Germany's Merz Renews Backing for Israel, Also Calls for Palestinian State
The chancellor says Berlin "stands for the security and existence of Israel" while calling a Palestinian state the best path to peace.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has renewed Berlin's support for Israel while also calling for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Merz said Germany "stands for the security and existence of Israel," reaffirming a position Berlin has long maintained given the country's historical relationship with Israel.
At the same time, the chancellor said he views a Palestinian state existing alongside Israel as the best path toward peace in the region.
Merz's remarks reflect an effort to balance Germany's longstanding commitment to Israel's security with support for a negotiated two-state resolution to the conflict.
Sources
- Germany’s Merz renews backing for Israel, also calls for Palestinian state — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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