Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone conversation on Thursday that the framework agreement between the United States and Iran represents the 'best chance' for regional stability.

According to Anadolu Agency, a statement from German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius revealed that the discussion between the two leaders also covered the situation in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. During the call, Merz emphasized the necessity of avoiding any steps toward a de facto partial annexation of the West Bank. Furthermore, he highlighted the significance of the US-Iran framework agreement as a pivotal opportunity for achieving stability in the Middle East.

The statement from Kornelius did not elaborate on further details of the conversation or Netanyahu's reaction to Merz's remarks.