Germany Said to Weigh Invite to Rouhani at Risk of Israeli Anger
- Chancellery ready for invite amid opposition in Merkel’s party
- Netanyahu says Iran stoking global threat from radical Islam
Hassan Rouhani.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is prepared to invite Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Germany in a signal of support for improved ties with the Islamic republic that would risk angering Israel, according to people familiar with the deliberations.
While the Foreign Ministry favors inviting Rouhani to Berlin, the government has stopped short of issuing an invitation amid opposition from members of Merkel’s bloc, who warn against sending the wrong signal to Israel, a German ally. The government is now weighing an invite, though no date has been set for a prospective visit, according to the people, who asked not to be named discussing private discussions.