US EditionNetanyahu Rules Out Creation of Palestinian State
German Chancellor Merz urged immediate negotiations for a Palestinian state alongside Israel, while Netanyahu argued public opposition makes a two-state solution unviable.
- On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported creating a Palestinian state during his inaugural visit, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the two-state solution, claiming it would destroy Israel.
- The Gaza war has tested traditionally strong ties as Germany restricted weapons sales amid civilian toll concerns, while Merz criticised the worsening impact and stressed Germany's responsibility for Israel's security.
- Merz arrived on Sunday at Ben Gurion Airport, was welcomed by Gideon Saar, visited Yad Vashem, and met Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem.
- Noting legal constraints, Merz said they did not discuss Benjamin Netanyahu travelling to Germany while he faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, drawing criticism from Germany's political opposition and Berlin critics.
- Germany recently resumed arms exports and signed a $4.5bn missile-defence deal, while Merz will meet United States President Donald Trump later this month amid regional policy talks.
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In the longer term, a Palestinian state must offer the people of the Gaza Strip a home, says the Chancellor in an ARD broadcast. Germany will then also recognise this.
German Chancellor Meets Netanyahu, Calls for Creation of Palestinian State
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for the creation of a Palestinian state during his first official visit to Israel, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm opposition to such a move. World News | German Chancellor Meets Netanyahu, Calls for Creation of Palestinian State.
German Chancellor meets Netanyahu, calls for creation of Palestinian State - The Tribune
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for the creation of a Palestinian state during his first official visit to Israel, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm opposition to such a move.
German Chancellor meets Netanyahu, calls for creation of Palestinian State
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for the creation of a Palestinian state during his first official visit to Israel, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm opposition to such a move.
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The Federal Chancellor raises German-Israeli friendship in Israel. But there are big differences to host Benjamin Netanyahu.
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