Merz concerned about potential escalation between Israel and Lebanon

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2026-06-17

Évian, France (dpa) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed concern about a possible further escalation of the conflict between Israel and Lebanon - and has called for restraint. "We understand Israel's security interests. But this must not go so far as to destabilize an entire neighbouring state," Merz told German public broadcaster ARD on Wednesday at the conclusion of the G7 summit in Évian, France. When asked whether he was concerned......

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