Angela Merkel says Israel has the right to defend itself against threats from Hamas and Iran, underlining the distinction from the situation in Ukraine.
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In an interview, Angela Merkel said that Israel must defend itself if its existence is challenged by Hamas or Iran, emphasizing the ambiguity of the response in the context of international law. She criticized Russia's attack on Ukraine as a clear violation of that law. Meanwhile, hostilities between Israel and Iran continue, with reciprocal attacks, including Israeli strikes on targets in Iran, while Iran has launched rockets at Israel.
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