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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed deep concern on Thursday regarding the ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon.
He warned that the intensity of the conflict threatens to derail upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran.
According to Merz, the scale of the current warfare risks a total collapse of the diplomatic process intended to stabilise the Middle East.
The Chancellor emphasised that the international community cannot allow the peace process to fail at this critical juncture.
His comments highlight growing European anxiety over the regional escalation, specifically regarding how continued strikes in Lebanon might undermine the broader ceasefire efforts and long-term security talks expected to take place between Washington and Tehran.
