# E1
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Germany Breaks With Tradition: Merz Warns West Bank Annexation Would Be 'A Grave Mistake'
Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly warned that Israeli moves to annex parts of the West Bank would be "a grave mistake," marking a rare and significant rebuke from a close German ally. Berlin's criticism targets E1 housing plans and broader settler measures, while Israel simultaneously pursues ceasefire talks in Doha — a dual posture driven by domestic politics and strategic calculations that risks undermining the two‑state framework.
Germany Breaks Ranks: Berlin Warns Israel Against West Bank Annexation as Diplomatic Strain Widens
Germany's chancellor and foreign minister publicly warned Israel against plans to annex parts of the West Bank, singling out the E1 housing project as a threat to the two‑state solution. The rare German rebuke, coupled with international condemnation, reflects growing European frustration and raises the prospect of tangible policy consequences for Israel if settlement expansion continues.