Anthony Howard

10/11/2026October 11, 2026

Demonstrators in Berlin are calling on the German government to change its policy toward Israel, adding to public pressure over the country’s foreign policy.

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Thousands gathered in Berlin to demand a change in Germany’s approach to the Israel-Gaza war. The demonstration reflects growing pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to balance Germany’s historic responsibility toward Israel with criticism of the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank.