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    Germany's Merz urges moderation in call with Netanyahu, source says

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    Posted on June 19, 2025

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    Chancellor Merz urges Israel to seek diplomatic solutions with Iran, supporting military actions in principle. Germany to host nuclear talks in Geneva.

    Chancellor Merz Calls for Restraint in Discussion with Netanyahu

    BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which Merz called for moderation in Israel's campaign against Iran, a German government source told Reuters on Thursday.

    Merz voiced Germany's support in principle for Israeli military attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure during the call on Wednesday evening but stressed the importance of seeking diplomatic solutions to the conflict, the source said.

    Germany plans to host nuclear talks with its European partners and the Iranian foreign minister at its permanent representation in Geneva on Friday, a source told Reuters on Wednesday, with the goal of getting assurances from Iran that its nuclear programme is used solely for civilian purposes.

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that he will attend the meeting with his counterparts from Germany, Britain and France.

    In a separate call, Merz agreed with the Emir of Qatar that there should be no escalation of the conflict into the wider region and in this context, Merz pointed to the Geneva talks, his spokesperson said in a statement.

    Israel has said the goal of its strikes is to eliminate Iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon - but Iran says its nuclear programme is purely civilian.

    Merz and Netanyahu also discussed the situation in Gaza during their phone call, according to the source.

    The German government has called on Israel to adhere to international law in its war against Hamas in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed and aid restrictions are exacerbating a humanitarian crisis.

    (Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Rachel More, Editing by Thomas Seythal and Madeline Chambers)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Chancellor Merz urges moderation in Israel's campaign against Iran.
    • •Germany supports Israeli military actions but seeks diplomatic solutions.
    • •Germany to host nuclear talks in Geneva with European partners and Iran.
    • •Merz and Netanyahu discuss Gaza situation and adherence to international law.
    • •Germany and Qatar agree on avoiding regional conflict escalation.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Germany's Merz urges moderation in call with Netanyahu, source says

    1What did Chancellor Merz discuss with Prime Minister Netanyahu?

    Chancellor Merz discussed the importance of moderation in Israel's campaign against Iran and expressed Germany's support for military actions against Iran's nuclear infrastructure.

    2What is the purpose of the upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva?

    The nuclear talks aim to engage with the Iranian foreign minister and European partners to seek diplomatic solutions regarding Iran's nuclear program.

    3What concerns did Merz express regarding the conflict in Gaza?

    Merz emphasized the need for Israel to adhere to international law in its actions against Hamas in Gaza, where many civilians have been affected by the conflict.

    4Who confirmed attendance at the Geneva nuclear talks?

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that he will attend the meeting with his counterparts from Germany, Britain, and France.

    5What was the outcome of Merz's call with the Emir of Qatar?

    During the call with the Emir of Qatar, Merz agreed that there should be no escalation of the conflict into the wider region, highlighting the importance of the Geneva talks.

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