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flag German Chancellor Merz visits Israel Dec. 6–7 to discuss ceasefire, relations, and resume arms exports under humanitarian conditions.

flag German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Israel December 6–7 for his first official trip since taking office, meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss bilateral relations, the Gaza ceasefire, and regional developments. flag During the visit, Merz will tour the Yad Vashem memorial and engage with civil society. flag Germany has resumed arms exports to Israel, lifted after August’s Gaza escalation, under conditions tied to ceasefire compliance and humanitarian aid. flag The move follows criticism of Israel’s war conduct and reflects Germany’s balancing act between support for Israel and concerns over humanitarian impact.

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