German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that an Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon is an ‘error’ which would ‘further exacerbate the already highly tense humanitarian situation’ in the country. ⁣ ⁣ ‘We urgently call on our Israeli friends: Do not take this path, it would be an error,’ Merz said after Israeli military announced what it described as ‘limited ground operations’ in Lebanon.⁣ ⁣ #germany #merz #israel #lebanon #middleeast