Germany does not support calls to suspend a pact governing Israel's relations with the European Union, a government official said on Monday, highlighting divisions within the bloc. There has been deepening concern in European capitals in recent months about Israel's military operations in Gaza and the humanitarian situation in the enclave.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday he wants to keep a partnership treaty between the European Union and Israel despite possible violations of the agreement. "We need good relations with Israel,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that there was no reason for him to criticise attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran.

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.