German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Israel from 6 to 7 December 2025 for his first official visit. On 7 December he will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for discussions on bilateral relations and the stabilization of the cease‑fire in Gaza, as well as other international issues. Merz will also visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, where he will lay a wreath. An informal roundtable with civil‑society representatives and intellectuals is scheduled for the trip. The visit is part of Germany’s engagement with the Middle East amid ongoing regional tensions. The trip underscores Germany’s commitment to supporting peace efforts in the region and maintaining strong diplomatic ties with Israel.
https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/bundeskanzler-merz-reist-nach-israel-2396530
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