Germany’s Merz Says Gaza Hospital Strike Unlikely Aimed at Journalists

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he does not believe that Monday’s attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip was intended to target journalists. Speaking to reporters in Berlin, Merz stressed that preliminary information available to the German government indicates the strike was directed at other objectives. Merz added that Berlin is still gathering details on the incident and is in contact with partners in the region. He called for a full investigation to clarify responsibility and circumstances surrounding the strike, which drew international concern after reports that media personnel were near the facility at the time.