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Yad Vashem memorial: Merz sees lasting German responsibility for Israel: The Federal Chancellor's inaugural visit to Israel comes at a difficult time ...
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Chancellor on Middle East trip: Merz dodges question about Netanyahu's return visit to Germany
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Chancellor in Jerusalem: Merz reaffirms German responsibility towards Israel at Yad Vashem
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Chancellor Merz acknowledges responsibility for "Israel's existence and security"
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“Peace is possible”: Merz reaffirms belief in a lasting ceasefire during visit to Israel – | but also sees “dilemmas”
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Merz and Netanyahu leave turbulence behind: The two heads of government emphasized German-Israeli friendship at their meeting in Jerusalem after a difficult ...
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Friedrich Merz and the West German privilege of the Federal Chancellor: Friedrich Merz practiced self-reflection for once - | and again it was wrong ...
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Merz in the Middle East: Undermining the foundations of Hamas terror: It is one of his most important foreign trips to date, but also one of the most difficult ...
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Chancellor in Israel: "We will keep the memory alive," promises Merz: During his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes ...
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OpinionFR-üh dran: Sensitive inaugural visit to Israel - Netanyahu receives Merz: The Chancellor meets the Prime Minister wanted by the Criminal Court ...
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Merz in Israel: Gaza-Krieg stellte Deutschland vor „einige Dilemmata“: Beim Antrittsbesuch in Israel fordert Merz eine Zweistaatenlösung und warnt vor Annexionen ...
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Difficult inaugural visit: Merz: Germany always stands by Israel: It is one of his most important foreign trips to date, but also one of the most difficult ...
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Visit to the Middle East: Merz promotes two-state solution: During his inaugural visit to Israel, Chancellor Merz once again emphasized the goal of a two-state ...
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Merz in Israel: Despite friendship with Netanyahu, differences remain: Merz travels to the Middle East for the first time since taking office ...
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OpinionChancellor's Visit to Netanyahu: A Merz for Alleged War Criminal: During his inaugural visit, Merz attempts to mend the strained relationship with Israel ...
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Merz in Israel: Nothing but politely worded refusals: Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left, CDU) met with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, on Sunday.
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Merz in Israel: The word "reason of state" is not used: Chancellor Merz is visiting Israel, as he says, as a friend. However, the Israeli actions in the Gaza ...
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Merz and Netanyahu leave turbulence behind: The two heads of government emphasized German-Israeli friendship at their meeting in Jerusalem after a difficult ...
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Middle East: Friedrich Merz sees "no fundamental differences" with Israel: Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza has presented his government with "several ...
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Merz: Germany always stands by Israel's side: It is one of his most important foreign trips to date, but also one of the most difficult. In Jerusalem ...
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Middle East News: Merz: Netanyahu visit to Germany "not an issue": Chancellor Merz said during his visit to Jerusalem that an invitation from the Israeli Prime ...
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Merz meets Netanyahu - | united yet divided: During his visit to Israel, Chancellor Merz emphasized his confidence - | and held Prime Minister Netanyahu ...
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Merz in Israel: The Chancellor's balancing act between solidarity and criticism
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Paid articlePaywallYad Vashem: Merz reaffirms Germany's responsibility for Israel: Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem. He says it is palpable ...
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Merz meets Herzog in Jerusalem: Between solidarity and criticism: In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirmed Germany's solidarity with Israel, but also made it clear that ...
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Merz in the Middle East: Undermining Hamas's terror: It is one of his most important foreign trips to date, but also one of the most difficult ...
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Chancellor on trip to Israel: Merz on a mission of reconciliation: Have the Gaza war and arms embargo left their mark on German-Israeli relations? There was ...
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Merz: Germany always stands by Israel: It is one of his most important foreign trips to date, but also one of the most difficult. In Jerusalem ...
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Netanyahu blocks Merz on two-state solution: The Chancellor is balancing between solidarity and international law. Netanyahu remains uncompromising on the ...
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These are the hurdles Merz still has to overcome before Christmas: The weeks-long uncertainty surrounding pensions is over. The Chancellor can now breathe a sigh ...
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Middle East: Merz emphasizes eternal commitment to the existence and security of Israel
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Exclusive: Poland records new influx of refugees from the West: Unexpected development: Poland's ambassador reports a new phenomenon - | Refugees from ...
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Conference of State Premiers: How Germany is to become more modern: Federal-state finances remain a contentious issue even after the conference of state premiers ...
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News about the Middle East: Middle East trip: Merz urges progress in the peace process
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Discussion about finances in Berlin - | Mayor Nopper: The Chancellor understands the seriousness of the situation
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