Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for imposing a partial arms embargo on Israel, claiming Merz 'buckled under' pressure from foreign and domestic opposition. Netanyahu asserted that Israel will continue its fight against Hamas regardless of international support, referencing the October 7 attack and vowing to defend the country at all costs. He noted that many European leaders privately support Israel but are swayed by public opinion in their countries, which he dismissed as their problem, not Israel's. Netanyahu also invoked historical comparisons, likening the fight against Hamas to the battle against Nazi Germany, and expressed hope that Merz would reverse his policy following Israel's victory.