Friedrich Merz
Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion
Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.
Hezbollah tensions rise, Trump meets with Merz
Donald Trump, Germany's Merz to meet in Washington as Iran war ramps up
Merz's CDU party unanimously adopts motion to end UNRWA funding, create rules for payments to PA
Merz visit to Israel shows bilateral relations remain strong, former amb. to Germany tells 'Post'
“Since 2008, when Angela Merkel visited Israel and spoke of Germany’s commitment to Israel’s security and survival, it has become not just about a commitment of Germany to Israel," but to both sides.
Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Friedrich Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies.
Israel will not annex West Bank soon, Netanyahu assures Germany's Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz: Germany believes Israel should have conducted war differently • German chancellor explains imposing, removal of arms embargo
Netanyahu trial: Court cancels Monday hearing due to ‘urgent diplomatic meeting’
As a result, Netanyahu is now set to testify only on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - a shortened schedule confirmed by the court.
WATCH: Herzog, German Chancellor Merz discuss final Gaza hostage, Arrow 3 exchange in Jerusalem
Merz will also meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday morning, before visiting Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial later in the day.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to visit Israel following lift of partial arms embargo
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has a planned visit to Israel in January 2026, after months without European leaders coming to the Holy Land due to the Gaza war.
Israel finds support among visiting German influencers
President Herzog hosted nearly 200 German influencers seeking to strengthen ties with Israel.
Netanyahu, Germany’s Merz discuss Middle East issues in 'good and friendly' talk
The PMO described the conversation as “good and friendly."
Merz invites Syrian president to Germany to discuss deportations
Merz's predecessor, Angela Merkel, oversaw an open-door policy welcoming around a million refugees to Germany, many of whom fled the Syrian civil war.
'Declaring war on antisemitism in Germany': Merz tearful at synagogue reopening ceremony
"We will not tolerate antisemitism even when it is disguised under the pretense of freedom, of art, of culture, or of science," Merz said.
