Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the second phase of the US plan to end the war in Gaza is close. But he cautioned that several key issues still need to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force will be deployed. He was speaking as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to Israel. While Merz underlined that "Germany must stand up for the existence and security of Israel" and spoke of his country’s historical responsibility, he also said that a two-state solution would be the best way forward for future peace in the region. But his claim has been rejected by Prime Minister Netanjahu. 0:00 German Chancellor Merz paid his first Israel visit since taking office 3:17 Michaela Küfner, DW Political Chief Correspondent from Jerusalem For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Chancellor Merz walks a fine line during his visit to Israel | DW News
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the second phase of the US plan to end the war in Gaza is close. But he cautioned that several key issues still need to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force will be deployed. He was speaking as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to Israel. While Merz underlined that "Germany must stand up for the existence and security of Israel" and spoke of his country’s historical responsibility, he also said that a two-state solution would be the best way forward for future peace in the region. But his claim has been rejected by Prime Minister Netanjahu. 0:00 German Chancellor Merz paid his first Israel visit since taking office 3:17 Michaela Küfner, DW Political Chief Correspondent from Jerusalem For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
