German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin's support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/07/world/politics/jerusalem-merz-germany-israel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #germany #friedrichmerz #israel #gaza #middleeast #israelhamaswar