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Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with German Chancellor Merz

Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses President Trump's plan with German Chancellor Merz, stressing the need for pressure on Hamas for hostage release.

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Prime Minister’s Office (translated from Hebrew):

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz. The leaders discussed President Trump’s plan and agreed that there must be continued pressure on Hamas in order to bring about the release of all the hostages.

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked chancellor merz for Germany‘s support for Israel and said: “We will continue to act decisively until all the aims of the war are achieved, including the return of all the hostages and ensuring Israel’s security”.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026Updated continuously