Tel Aviv [ Israel ], December 7 (ANI): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for the creation of a Palestinian state during his first official visit to Israel , even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm opposition to such a move, Al Jazeera reported.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, the two leaders outlined sharply different views on the future of Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Merz 's trip is playing out under the shadow of Israel 's "genocidal war" on Gaza - although Merz , leader of one of Israel 's staunchest supporters, does not consider it a genocide, as per Al Jazeera.

Merz said Germany , one of Israel 's most unwavering allies, wanted a new Middle East that recognised a Palestinian s

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