Friedrich Merz to Visit Israel for the First Time as German Chancellor Next Month

Merz Plans First Visit to Israel

Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, is scheduled to make his first official visit to Israel in December, according to a diplomatic source cited by The Times of Israel.

Diplomatic Context

The source provided no further details about the planned agenda or meetings, but the visit is expected to highlight continued cooperation between Germany and Israel amid regional challenges.

“Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to Israel as German chancellor in December,” a diplomatic source told The Times of Israel.

Author’s Summary

Merz is set to travel to Israel in December, marking his first official visit as Germany’s leader and signaling an emphasis on bilateral relations.

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