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December 6, 2012

Merkel, Netanyahu Play Down Differences

Severin Weiland, Der Spiegel

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Despite recent differences between Germany and Israel over settlement construction plans on the West Bank, Angela Merkel and Benjamin Netanyahu pledged friendship on Thursday in Berlin. They have, said the chancellor, agreed to disagree.

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TAGGED: Benjamin Netanyahu, Germany, Israel, Settlements, Angela Merkel

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