German Chancellor: What is happening in Gaza is no longer acceptable

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz renewed his call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying that what is happening is "no longer acceptable."

During a press conference in Berlin on Friday, he called on Israel to allow urgent humanitarian aid to reach the Palestinians, amid European diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis.

He stressed that "what is happening there is no longer acceptable to us," noting that his country is pushing for an immediate ceasefire, in addition to the provision of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.