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Sigmar Gabriel German foreign minister defends meetings with anti-Israel groupsGerman Minister Sigmar Gabriel: 'Settlement policy violates international law - of course I will meet with its opponents.' Germany never committed to boycott 'Breaking the Silence'PM office requested to clarify German President intentions whether to meet factious organizations; no commitment forthcoming. Deputy FM: Germany needs to understand our red linesTzipi Hotovely expresses support for Netanyahu amid diplomatic row with Germany, says Europe needs to understand Israel's position. 'Each reduction in German support is a cause for concern'Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee upset over Germany's increasingly hostile stance against Israel.Dear Germany – this time you’re making the front pagesTimes have changed, Germany, and Jews in Israel do not take your arrogance lying down. Merkel backs Foreign Minister's meeting with leftistsGerman Chancellor backs her Foreign Minister's meetings with leftist groups during his trip to Israel. Netanyahu: 'Tactless' for German FM to meet with anti-IDF groupPM says German Foreign Minister refused his phone call, describes meeting with anti-IDF groups ahead of Memorial Day as 'tactless'.German Foreign Minister meets with radical NGOsGerman Foreign Minister holds low-key meeting with radical NGOs after PM cancels meeting over controversy. Merkel calls PM's decision to cancel meeting 'regrettable'German Chancellor says there is nothing wrong with her Foreign Minister meeting with subversive groups in Israel. 'Restore trust between Israel and the PA'German Foreign Minister visits Institute for National Security Studies, receives comprehensive review of regional challenges. Austria tries to mediate between Netanyahu, German FMAustrian Chancellor Christian Kern unsuccessfully tries to solve row between Netanyahu and German Foreign Minister. Im Tirtzu calls German FM hypocriticalZionist organization accuses Germany of funding subversive groups which seek to harm Israel instead of groups with constructive criticism. German FM refuses to talk to NetanyahuGerman Foreign Minister refuses phone call from PM Netanyahu after cancellation of meeting over FM's meetings with radical groups Netanyahu carries out ultimatum to German Foreign MinisterPM cancels meeting with German FM over failure to cancel meeting with radical leftist organizations B'Tselem and Breaking the Silence 'We have red lines too'Officials tell Arutz Sheva ultimatum to German Foreign Minister meant to clarify Israel's red lines.Germany: 'Settlements' could lead to warGermany's Foreign Minister warns Israel against building in Judea and Samaria, says doing so could fuel conflict in the region.German official blasts right-wing politician's Holocaust remarkGermany's vice chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, blasts member of AfD party who criticized Germany for atoning for its Nazi past.Iranian officials snub German economy ministerTwo Iranian officials cancel meetings with German Vice Chancellor following his call on Iran to recognize Israel.Iran rejects Germany's demand on IsraelIran declares it would never recognize Israel as a precondition for normalizing ties with Germany.German minister: Iran must recognize IsraelGerman Economy Minister says Iran can only have friendly relations with his country if it recognizes Israel's right to exist. German economy minister to visit IsraelGerman economy minister and deputy chancellor Sigmar Gabriel says Israel's security 'existentially important.' German Vice Chancellor Rejects Criticism of Iran VisitGerman’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel rejects criticism from Jewish groups and the opposition of his visit to Iran. EU Foreign Affairs Chief to Visit Iran Next WeekEU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini announced Thursday that she would visit Iran as part of her Mideast tour next week.Germany to Iran: Recognize Israel if You Want Economic TiesGerman Vice Chancellor says Iran must recognize Israel in order to have economic relations with Germany. Senior German Politician Opposes Weapon Sales to IsraelProminent Social Democratic Party MP says Germany shouldn't supply weapons 'to areas of tension' or 'to dictators'. German Opposition Head Links Israel With 'Apartheid'German's opposition leader says Israel uses apartheid policies in Hevron, sparks outrage from Jewish group, rival politicians. |
