German chancellor Angela Merkel arrived to Israel on Monday for talks on Iran's nuclear programme capabilities and ways of progressing talks with the Palestinians.

"Part and parcel of the security of Israel is the two state solution, a Jewish state of Israel and alongside it a Palestinian state", said Merkel.

Germany is also part of the nation groups, including United States, Britain, France, China and Russia-that are currently discussing cooperation with Iran, Israel's rival and arch foe."We are going to discuss the Iranian nuclear programme and ways of progressing talks with the Palestinians," said Netanyahu.

Israel, the only undeclared nuclear armed state, suspects Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, allegations Tehran denies.