Amid Ukraine crisis, new German chancellor to visit Israel on Tuesday – Pre-scheduled trip by Olaf Scholz follows his announcement that Germany will boost defense spending in response to Russian invasion, seek to buy Israeli drones | Timesofisrael

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will make a short visit to Israel on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said, amid a Russian invasion of Ukraine that has prompted Germany to announce a major boost in defense spending.
While in Israel, Scholz is expected to hold meetings with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.