Hawzah News Agency- Human rights activists gathered at Pariser Platz, placing a tank replica in front of the Brandenburg Gate to demand an end to German arms exports to Israel. They carried banners reading "Weapons are not welcoming gifts for war criminals" and "No weapons for war crimes in Gaza''.
Katja Muller-Fahlbusch, a Middle East and North Africa expert at Amnesty International, criticized Merz's decision to visit Israel despite the Israeli government's genocidal policies in Gaza and its violations of international law.
"We are protesting here today to say clearly and loudly, no business as usual with Israel'', Muller-Fahlbusch told Anadolu.
"The trip by Chancellor Merz sends a signal as if everything were normal in Gaza, as if the situation had calmed down. But people continue to suffer, the genocide continues, Israel's war crimes continue, day after day, and that is what we are protesting against''.
"It is a scandal that Mr. Merz is meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'', she said. "Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity. He belongs in The Hague. This is not the moment to shake hands with him''.
A representative poll published by the Korber Foundation last month found that 82% of Germans oppose the government's military support to Israel for its war in Gaza. Only 15% expressed support.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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