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Germany stops sending military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza.
The decision came after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to take over Gaza City. Mr. Merz said Friday that Israel 鈥渉as the right to defend itself against Hamas鈥� terror.鈥� He stated that the release of Israeli hostages and negotiations toward a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war are 鈥渙ur top priority," adding that the recent military actions by Israel make it difficult for Germany to see how these goals will be achieved.
Associated Press
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