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200 Leaders Urge Germany's Merz to Rethink Gaza Aid

8/4/2025

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More than 200 influential voices are calling on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to rethink his stance on Israel amid the devastating Gaza famine. They insist on an urgent stop to arms exports and advocate for a ceasefire and humanitarian access. In response to mounting criticism, Merz has proposed land-based aid deliveries to Gaza, shifting from air drops.

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More than 200 influential voices are calling on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to rethink his stance on Israel amid the devastating Gaza famine. They insist on an urgent stop to arms exports and advocate for a ceasefire and humanitarian access. In response to mounting criticism, Merz has proposed land-based aid deliveries to Gaza, shifting from air drops.