Germany's waning commitment to Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a passionate supporter of Israel, in keeping with Germany's long-time solidarity in atonement for the Nazi-era Holocaust.

His rebuke of Israel this week, over its widening military operations in Gaza, was a remarkable turnabout for many.

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