Jerusalem: Merkel affirms Germany's anti-Semitism responsibility German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as she visits Jerusalem during which she affirms Germany's responsibility against anti-Semitism. The one-day visit by Merkel and members of her cabinet was part of German-Israeli government consultations held regularly, but came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's harsh criticism of European countries over their efforts to keep alive the Iran nuclear deal. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES