Germany Debates Israel Sanctions, U.S. Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire

Germany is deciding whether to support EU sanctions on Israel related to the ongoing conflict.

Friedrich Merz, speaking in Madrid, said Germany hasn't decided.

Meanwhile, at the United Nations, the U.S. vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the lifting of aid restrictions.

This is the sixth time the U.S. has blocked such a resolution.

The U.S. and Germany have both expressed concerns.

The U.S. wants the war to end, and Germany is also balancing its relationship with Israel, a country it feels a special responsibility towards.