For decades, Germany has stood squarely in Israel’s corner, its dark history of Jewish persecution shaping its modern-day policy of virtually unquestioned backing.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denounced Israel’s air strikes on Gaza during a recent press conference. During a recent press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Merz described Israel’s actions as being “no longer comprehensible.

Germany's foreign minister and chancellor issued their strongest rebuke yet against Israel, threatening unspecified measures and halting weapons exports used to violate humanitarian law in Gaza.