Germany's Merz in Israel: Solidarity amid Gaza criticism DW 12/07/2025
Friedrich Merz's brief visit to Israel reaffirmed strong Germany–Israel ties despite notable differences over the Palestinian issue and growing German criticism of Israel's Gaza conduct.
Germany's Merz in Israel: Solidarity amid Gaza criticism DW 12/07/2025
Friedrich Merz's brief Israel visit reaffirmed strong Germany–Israel ties despite notable differences over the Palestinian issue and growing German criticism of Israel's Gaza operations.
Germany's Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Israel to reaffirm strained bilateral ties, urged humanitarian aid to Gaza, and reiterated support for a negotiated two-state solution.
Unique friendship: German-Israeli relations through history DW 12/06/2025
Germany–Israel relations are uniquely shaped by Holocaust memory, reparations, contentious early encounters, and gradual normalization culminating in diplomatic ties and high-level visits.
German Chancellor Merz faces difficult mission to Israel DW 12/06/2025
"When Friedrich Merz voices this criticism of Israel, we listen very carefully because he is a friend," the diplomat told German public broadcaster ZDF.