German Chancellor: Recognition of Palestinian state is step of two-state solution
During a press conference with His Majesty King Abdullah II, Merz stressed that recognition of a Palestinian state is one of the final steps of a two-state solution.
There must be no further displacement or steps toward annexation of the West Bank, Merz added.
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