Ukraine-Russia war overshadows German chancellor’s Israel visit
By DW
03 March 2022 |
7:17 am
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit Israel on Wednesday, with the war between Russia and Ukraine expected to be a major item on the agenda. So far, Israel’s stance on the conflict is a delicate balancing act.
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