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Steinmeier Urges Balanced Approach Amid Gaza Conflict

5/14/2025

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a crucial dialogue about the Gaza war. Steinmeier, while facing criticism from Amnesty International, urged for a balanced approach, advocating for Israel's right to self-defense alongside a call to adhere to international law and ease the humanitarian blockade.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a crucial dialogue about the Gaza war. Steinmeier, while facing criticism from Amnesty International, urged for a balanced approach, advocating for Israel's right to self-defense alongside a call to adhere to international law and ease the humanitarian blockade.