US EditionGermany's Merz Makes First Visit to Israel as Chancellor
Chancellor Merz aims to mend strained ties over Gaza war and arms exports by reaffirming support and advancing defence cooperation with Israel, including missile defence technology.
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Chancellor Merz is travelling to Israel today. Especially because of the special bilateral relationship and the tense security situation, the visit is under critical observation. By Bettina Meier.
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Germany's Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor
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der Standard DEThe German head of government will meet only with Israeli top politicians on the weekend, but not with Palestinian leaders – this is causing criticism at home in Berlin
Friedrich Merz travels to Israel for the first time as Chancellor. It is a visit in difficult times. The relationship changes.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to Israel on 6 December and meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. Merz thus risks Germany's credibility in matters of justice.
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