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Netanyahu and Merz discussed military and technological cooperation at today's meeting

The Israeli Prime Minister praised Germany's attitude towards Israel and said the country is "committed to Israel's defence."
JERUSALÉN, 07/12/2025.- El canciller alemán, Friedrich Merz, y el primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu (d), durante el encuentro que han mantenido este domingo en Jerusalén, en el marco de su visita oficial de dos días a Israel. EFE/Oficina del Primer Ministro Israelí  *****SOLO USO EDITORIAL/SOLO DISPONIBLE PARA ILUSTRAR LA NOTICIA QUE ACOMPAÑA (CRÉDITO OBLIGATORIO) *****
Merz and Netanyahu, Jerusalem. Photo: EFE

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Jerusalem this Sunday to discuss how to continue to establish technological and military cooperation between the two countries "in a changing world."

At a joint press conference following the meeting, Netanyahu pointed out that the meeting highlighted the area of "high technology and artificial intelligence", which for the Israeli leader constitute "the future of humanity".

Netanyahu has also praised Germany's position on Israel, despite the strain of diplomatic relations in recent months over the attack on Gaza, and has said that the European nation is "committed to Israel's defense."

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