Netanyahu rebukes Germany’s Merz, rejects two‑state solution for Palestinians

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire is “almost” complete and that he expects to move to the second phase soon, tying that shift to the return of the last hostage’s remains and upcoming talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Trump’s multi-stage Gaza plan.​ Netanyahu made the statement at a joint Jerusalem press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Watch for more