German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Israel caps off her 16-year term in office, which was characterized in part by near unwavering support for Israel. Following an inconclusive September 26 election, Germany's Social Democrats are currently courting smaller parties to form a coalition that would replace a conservative grouping led by Merkel's Christian Democrats. Merkel plans to step down once a new government is formed. Our correspondent Stephanie Freid explains what lies ahead for relations between Germany and Israel.