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Merkel Backs Israel's Strikes, Urges EU Security Strategy

6/22/2025

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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Israel's airstrikes on Iran as lawful acts of self-defense, sharply contrasting them with Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine. She called for a cohesive European strategy on migration, underscoring the critical need for robust security at the EU's external borders.

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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Israel's airstrikes on Iran as lawful acts of self-defense, sharply contrasting them with Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine. She called for a cohesive European strategy on migration, underscoring the critical need for robust security at the EU's external borders.