Germany to offer consular help to Israelis in third countrie

Germany to offer consular help to Israelis in third countries
On her visit to Israel Monday, Merkel to sign a deal that would provide services in states that have no relations with Israel

Germany will begin offering consular services to Israeli citizens in countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel, according to the terms of an agreement expected to be signed when Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Jerusalem on Monday.

Yakov Hadas-Handelsman, Israel’s envoy in Berlin, called the offer “a special message” from the German government and said it was indicative of the importance of the relationship between the two countries, according to Reuters.

Merkel and her entire cabinet are due in Israel next week for a high-profile visit that will include the largest bilateral government consultations in Israel’s history. However, the trip, which officially kicks off the preparations for next year’s celebration of 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, is being overshadowed by reports of the worst crisis in diplomatic ties since Merkel took office nearly 10 years ago.

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