The proposed law could jail people for five years despite warnings that it violates freedom of expression
The proposed law could jail people for five years despite warnings that it violates freedom of expression
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar address a press conference at the Foreign Office in Berlin on May 5, 2026. (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP)
Published date: 11 July 2026 23:44 BST
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