Summary
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Israel and had a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the visit, Merz voiced support for a Palestinian state, but Netanyahu opposed the idea. The meeting took place as tensions between Germany and Israel were high due to conflicts in Gaza.
Key Facts
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany visited Israel for the first time as chancellor.
- Merz supports creating a Palestinian state and wants peace talks to begin.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the idea of a Palestinian state.
- Netanyahu claims that a Palestinian state aims to destroy the Jewish state.
- Merz's visit comes during conflicts in Gaza, affecting Germany-Israel relations.
- Germany had restricted weapons sales to Israel due to the Gaza conflict but lifted these restrictions recently.
- Merz and Netanyahu did not discuss a visit to Germany by Netanyahu.
- Protests in Berlin demanded a stop to arms exports to Israel and expressed support for Palestine.
