German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says she made clear in talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on her visit to Israel that the Middle East must not be allowed to slide into a scenario with an outcome that is completely unpredictable.

"Everyone must now act prudently and responsibly," said Baerbock before leaving Israel to attend a Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting in Italy that is due to discuss Iran sanctions.

"I am not talking about giving in, I am talking about prudent restraint."