Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Israel and Germany on the acquisition of submarines.
A statement by the Prime Minister's Office said, "The MOU is strategically important to the security of Israel. Its signing reflects the commitment of Germany and Chancellor Angela Merkel to the security of Israel and the deep cooperation between the two countries." Netanyahu expressed his deep appreciation to Chancellor Merkel, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel.