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Germany's chancellor visits Israel

December 6, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on the Gaza ceasefire, bilateral relations and other key issues.

Israeli flag in front of Berlin's Reichstag building
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