"The German chancellor said "lasting peace is possible" in Gaza and that the possible establishment of a Palestinian state, alongside Israel, offered the best prospect for future peace. DW has more. Speaking at a joint news conference with visiting German Chancellor Merz, Netanyahu said Israel believed that any Palestinian state would pose a risk to Israel's securityImage: Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance"
"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the best prospect for future peace involved the establishment of a Palestinian state, alongside Israel Merz said this could only be achieved at the end of a process of negotiations Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of 'opportunities for peace' but rejected a Palestinian state Merz's trip comes after a rare rift in German-Israeli relations after Berlin imposed a since-lifted partial arms embargo on Israel over its conduct in Gaza"
The establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel is presented as the best prospect for future peace, to be reached at the end of a negotiation process. Germany will not recognize Palestinian statehood immediately and insists that any two-state solution must follow concluded negotiations. Israel rejected the creation of a Palestinian state, citing security risks and warning of potential dangers to national security. Work toward a "new Middle East" involving recognition of Israel was described, with conviction expressed that lasting peace in Gaza is possible. The visit followed a recent diplomatic rift after Germany briefly imposed and later lifted a partial arms embargo over conduct in Gaza.
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