Overview
- Wadephul became the first European foreign minister to travel to Israel since the conflict with Iran began on February 28.
- He met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Jerusalem and visited the Beit Shemesh attack site, where the ministers also met victims' families.
- Alarms at Ben Gurion Airport forced Wadephul and his delegation into a protective bunker during a new Iranian attack as they prepared to depart, after which he left safely.
- Ynet reported missile debris struck Beit Shemesh hours after the visit, and PerthNow reported a total of 13 deaths in Israel from Iranian attacks since the war began.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concern that Israel and the United States lack a plan to end the war as German officials also flagged rising fuel prices.