Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat in major diplomatic setback for Merz

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Germany failed to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, a significant diplomatic loss attributed partly to its firm support for Israel, which may have cost it crucial votes in the General Assembly. This setback reflects broader political challenges in international relations for Berlin.

Berlin partly blamed the "bitter defeat" on its steadfast support for Israel, which it suggested cost it key votes in the General Assembly.

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