Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel Strongly Denounces Hamas Attack on Israel

In a notable response to the multi-front assault launched by the militant group Hamas against Israel, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her strong condemnation on Monday.

Ms. Merkel, a prominent center-right politician who served as Germany’s leader from 2005 to 2021, conveyed her sentiments in a statement, stating, “I condemn the attacks by Hamas on the state of Israel in the strongest possible terms.”

She further emphasized, “My thoughts and solidarity are with the Israeli people and the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”

The current German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, also assured Germany’s support in a recent phone conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Furthermore, his administration indicated its intention to reevaluate Germany’s humanitarian aid to Palestinians in light of the ongoing developments.