STANDARD
DIPLOMATIC
UNVERIFIED
German Chancellor Merz reaffirms unconditional support for Israel and condemns relativization of its right to exist
Oct 08, 2026 02:42 PM CT
Berlin, Germany
diplomacy, germany, israel, political-statement, october-7
Summary
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a diplomatic statement reaffirming Germany's firm support for Israel, emphasizing that the events of October 7 must never be repeated. The statement explicitly rejects any relativization of Israel's right to exist, signaling a continued alignment with Israeli security interests within the broader diplomatic landscape of the conflict.
Full Content
“Our Israeli friends can count on our efforts to ensure that such a crime is never repeated. And we will stand up to those who relativize or even question Israel’s right to exist."
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Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses
Israel
NEUTRAL
Recipient of diplomatic assurance and political support from Germany.
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