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Germany’s Merz says Berlin holding off on any measures against Israel
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Speaking after a meeting of his security cabinet, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that there was no decision to take any measures against Israel.
“For now, we want to await the foreign minister’s trip and the talks that will be held with the Israeli government in the coming days,” he says. “However, we reserve the right to take such steps.“
German FM Johann Wadephul is slated to be in Israel on Thursday.
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