Merz says Germany stands firmly with Israel on October 7 anniversary

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2026-10-07

Berlin (dpa) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's support for Israel on Wednesday as the country marked the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. "Germany stands firmly by Israel's side. Our Israeli friends can count on our commitment to ensuring that such a crime is never repeated," Merz said. "We stand for the security and existence of Israel - this is a lesson drawn from the S......

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