Berlin Says It Is Prepared to Increase Pressure on Israel Over Gaza
"The chancellor was very clear in the phone conversation with the Israeli prime minister ... that the federal government is prepared to increase the pressure if progress is not made," a spokesperson said.
"In principle we are prepared to take further steps, which is also the purpose of this afternoon's security meeting," he said, referring to a meeting of the German security cabinet.
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