German Chancellor's Visit to Israel Amid Gaza Tensions

Friedrich Merz visits Israel on Dec 6 to strengthen bilateral ties.
Gaza war (Oct 7, 2023) strained German-Israeli relations.
Merz met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan's King Abdullah II.
He met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Germany lifted export restrictions after US-backed ceasefire.
Germany activated Arrow missile shield under $4.5B deal.

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