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Chancellor Merz's praise of Israeli strikes sparks criticism

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June 18, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has praised Israel for attacking Iranian nuclear sites, saying Israel is doing the "dirty work" for the West. His comments on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada raised eyebrows at home.

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