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Benjamin Netanyahu & Friedrich Merz

18 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, is criticized by Pedro Sánchez for his 'contempt for life and international law' in the context of Israel's military actions.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, has expressed concern that Israel's actions in Lebanon could jeopardize the peace process and has committed Germany to ensuring free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Prime Minister of Israel, has stated that the ceasefire with Iran does not include Hezbollah and that Israeli operations in Lebanon will continue.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, supports direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon and a diplomatic understanding between the United States and Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, is sought for a meeting by Washington, indicating diplomatic efforts to address regional conflicts involving Israel and Lebanon.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, urged Iran to return to negotiations, reflecting European concerns about the economic repercussions of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
May 05, 2026 · 10 articles
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu was accused by Ali Larijani of being a 'main killer' of the Iranian people, in the context of US and Israeli strikes last year.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed his belief that the Iranian government would fall, which was dismissed by Abbas Araghchi.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, is being sought for a meeting by Washington to discuss a security deal with Lebanon.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, implored Iran to return to the negotiating table and stop holding the region and the world hostage.
May 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has been proposed by Donald Trump for a meeting with Joseph Aoun at the White House.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, as German Chancellor, implored Iran to return to negotiations, reflecting international pressure on Tehran.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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Dec 07, 2025 · 6 articles
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Dec 07, 2025 · 11 articles
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Dec 05, 2025 · 6 articles
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Dec 21, 2025 · 118 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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Mar 17, 2026 · 20 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, stated that the Iran war is the real cause of the economic problems experienced in Germany.
Apr 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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Apr 06, 2026 · 329 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 20 articles
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