Some 80% of Germans reject Israel’s deadly military campaign in Gaza, while 75% favor their government putting more pressure on Israel, including sanctions, according to survey results published by Focus newsmagazine Thursday.

Axar.az reports, furthermore, 40% of Germans believe Israel has overstepped its bounds in its fight against Hamas.

The poll also indicated that the younger the Germans, the greater the rejection of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

Facing mounting public pressure, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Jul. 28 that his government is considering stepping up pressure on Israel over the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave