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Posted on August 8, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleNetanyahu clarifies Israel's aim to free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it, and expresses disappointment over Germany's arms suspension.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Israel's goal is not to take over Gaza, but to free Gaza from Hamas and enable a peaceful government to be established there, the prime minister's office said on X.
Netanyahu expressed his disappointment with Berlin's decision to suspend weapons exports to Israel during the phone call with Merz on Friday, the office added.
(Reporting by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Netanyahu stated that Israel's goal is not to take over Gaza, but to free it from Hamas and enable a peaceful governance.
He expressed disappointment with Berlin's decision to suspend weapons exports to Israel during a phone call with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Netanyahu communicated with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Israel's intentions in Gaza.
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