Friedrich Merz
Merz's CDU party unanimously adopts motion to end UNRWA funding, create rules for payments to PA
At the CDU congress, Merz's party approved a motion to freeze aid to the Palestinian Authority until reforms are made, end EU/German subsidies to UNRWA, and ensure antisemitism compliance.
Currently no plans to buy additional F-35 jets, Berlin says
Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman
Erdogan, Sharaa discuss Syria as SDF confirms withdrawal following ceasefire
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.
Germany's Merz: Israel's attack on Gaza hospital did not target journalists
Germany's chancellor defended Israeli strike on Khan Yunis hospital, supporting assertions that the IDF was not intentionally targeting innocents.
Germany's shift: Moral commitment vs political reality - opinion
The the ongoing war in Gaza has reinvigorated Germany’s internal debate: Can abstract moral universality be reconciled with particular responsibility to the Jewish people?
UK, France Palestinian state recognition part of joint peace plan in works for months - report
Sources familiar with the details told the New York Times that France's Macron intended to recognize a Palestinian state due to immense internal pressure.
