Germany offers to represent Israel in some Muslim countries

Germany has reportedly offered Israel to become its diplomatic and consular representative mainly in Muslim countries where Tel Aviv has no embassy.

The offer would be discussed during an upcoming visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to al-Quds (Jerusalem).

The German leader is scheduled to visit al-Quds on February 24 with her cabinet for consultations with Israeli officials over the matter.

Merkel is expected to sign a deal that will prepare the ground for offering consular services to Israelis in countries such as Indonesia or Malaysia.

Yakov Hadas-Handelsman, Israel’s ambassador to Berlin said on Friday that the proposal was “a special message” from Germany.

The Israeli envoy also underscored the importance of bilateral ties between Germany and Tel Aviv.

Most Muslim countries do not recognize Israel and have no diplomatic relations with it