Merkel arrives in Israel for farewell visit as chancellor – Outgoing German leader set to meet with cabinet and hold discussion with PM on regional issues, including Iran | Timesofisrael

German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed in Israel Saturday night, ahead of a day of meetings with Israel’s leadership in her farewell visit as chancellor.
Merkel was greeted at Ben Gurion Airport by top Foreign Ministry officials.
The major Route 1 highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem was briefly closed off as Merkel traveled from the airport to the capital. Some road closures were expected in Jerusalem throughout Sunday.