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Germany Rejects Palestinian State Recognition at UN Assembly
8/26/2025
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany will not support Palestinian state recognition at the UN General Assembly.
- This announcement occurred during a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Canada, France, and Britain intend to recognize Palestine at the assembly.
- Merz highlighted that Germany believes the conditions for recognition are not satisfied.
