Angela Merkel
News and updates about Angela Merkel

Fan accidentally crashes van into Angela Merkel's plane
Excited employee at Dortmund Airport parked van and got out to take picture of chancellor's plane, but forgot to put on parking brake.

Merkel invites Netanyahu to visit Germany
German Chancellor congratulates PM on his election victory, but stresses that Palestinian state is only solution to conflict.

Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel
German Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.”

Merkel: It's unacceptable that Jews are under attack in Germany
German leader condemns anti-Semitism and far-right movements in an interview with Israeli news outlet.

Theresa May gets locked inside car as she arrives to meet Merkel
As British Prime Minister arrives in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, May experiences some difficulty exiting car.

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer elected as Merkel's replacement
Germany’s Christian Democrats elect Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as their new leader.

Merkel condemns resurgent anti-Semitism in Germany
In speech marking 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, German Chancellor warns against the resurgence of anti-Semitism in Germany.

Angela Merkel to resign as party chief
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to resign from leadership of Christian Democratic Union after 18 years at its helm.

Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'
German Chancellor speaks with PA chairman days after her visit to Israel.

Rivlin: EU helping Iran evade sanctions is unacceptable
President Rivlin meets German Chancellor Merkel, calls on Germany to stop EU from protecting Iran from US sanctions.

Watch: Netanyahu, Merkel attend innovation exhibition
PM, German Chancellor attend an innovation exhibit, and meet with Israeli and German businesspeople at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu tells Merkel:
'Iran tried to commit a terror attack in Europe'
Netanyahu talks Israel's security with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, says Iran building a '‘war machine’.

Bennett on Merkel: A true friend of Israel
Bennett meets German Chancellor: 'Glad Chancellor clarified Khan al-Ahmar story.'

Merkel blasts Khan al-Ahmar reports: 'Fake News'
German chancellor rejects reports she conditioned Israel visit on delay in illegal Bedouin outpost evacuation. 'It's Israel's decision.'

Watch: Merkel's convoy shuts down Jerusalem
German chancellor's convoy rides through the blocked-off streets of Jerusalem after official visit at Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

Merkel:
'Germany has everlasting responsibility to combat anti-Semitism'
German Chancellor visits Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, writing a message in the guest book.

Netanyahu meets Merkel ahead of G2G meeting
German chancellor Merkel and PM Netanyahu hold working dinner at prime minister's residence, ahead of today's inter-governmental meeting.

'German chutzpah and gross interference'
Regavim policy director says PM must demand German leader stop interfering in internal Israeli affairs, funding illegal PA construction.

Agriculture minister to boycott meeting with German counterpart
Minister Ariel reportedly will boycott meeting with German agriculture minister tomorrow, after German chancellor arrives in Israel tonight.

Minister Regev:
'Merkel, deal with the problems of your own country'
Culture Minister slams reports German Chancellor refusing to visit Israel unless Khan Al-Ahmar is not demolished.

Right-wing NGO: Freeze evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar
Regavim Movement emphasizes importance of Netanyahu-Merkel meeting, calling for evacuation of illegal Bedouin outpost to be delayed.

Minister on Merkel: 'Blatant, serious, dangerous intervention'
Economy Minister responds strongly to German Chancellor cancellation threats: 'We've long ceased being tool to salve European conscience.'

Merkel threatens over illegal Bedouin outpost
German Chancellor announces if illegal Khan el Ahmar outpost evacuated before her arrival in Israel, she will cancel visit.

'Angela Merkel does not deserve a warm welcome'
Dr. Ephraim Zuroff says German Chancellor's opposition to sanctions on Iran contradict her stated support for Israel's defense.

Angela Merkel to receive honorary doctorate from Haifa U
Israeli university to award German chancellor honorary degree next week, citing 'leadership in human rights', friendship with Israel.

Can German Jews ever be part of the "homeland"?

Rouhani: Europe's proposals aren't good enough
Iranian President tells Macron and Merkel Europe’s proposed economic measures to offset U.S. pullout from nuclear are disappointing.

Guess who else wants to stop the “migrant invasion?”

Merkel: Solutions needed for Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'
German Chancellor says European countries share concerns over Iran's ballistic missile program.

Europe must pay for its appeasement of Iran

PM: Israel does more for Gaza than any other nation
Netanyahu says in Germany that Israel does more to prevent a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip than any other country in the world.

Merkel: Iran's behavior 'worrying'
German chancellor agrees with Israel that Iran should withdraw its troops from Syria.

PM Leaves For Europe:
'Now is the time to stop Iranian aggression, nuke program'
Netanyahu heads to Europe to lobby leaders to pressure Iranian regime on nuclear program, Iranian aggression in Syria.

Netanyahu extends Europe visit
PM will return to Israel only on Thursday despite deteriorating security situation; Netanyahu expected to meet with Merkel, Macron, and May.

Netanyahu heads to Europe to meet Merkel, Macron
PM to press European leaders on Iranian nuclear deal, highlight Iranian aggression in the region.

Macron, Merkel and May are going to follow Trump

Netanyahu speaks with Merkel and Macron
Netanyahu thanks German Chancellor for her support of Israel's right to defend its sovereignty.

Merkel blasts breaches of Ukraine truce
Angela Merkel receives prize for peace, says there are 'ceasefire violations' 'every day' in eastern Ukraine.

After the Anusim, the Eurosim?

Netanyahu updates world leaders
Netanyahu to send professional teams to share with Germany and France the material on Iran's efforts to achieve nuclear weapons.

Britain, France and Germany reiterate commitment to Iran deal
Leaders of Britain, France and Germany say Iran deal "the best way of neutralizing the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran".

Merkel denounces Arab immigrants' anti-Semitism
German Chancellor, who maintained open-door immigration policy for Syrian refugees, condemns 'new anti-Semitism' from Arab migrants.

Let Merkel have them

Merkel's Iran Nuke Deal uber alles

Merkel warns Israel:
'Ending Iran nuclear deal will lead to war'
German Chancellor reportedly warned Netanyahu that the Mideast will plunge into war if the US withdraws from Iran nuclear deal.

'Islam has nothing to do with Germany'
New survey shows 74% of German citizens oppose entry of Muslim immigrants, believe 'Islam has no place in Germany.'

Merkel won't comment on Polish law
German Chancellor declines to comment on Polish law imposing jail terms for suggesting the country was complicit in the Holocaust.

Netanyahu: Conversation with Merkel 'excellent'
PM Netanyahu discusses Iranian aggression in Syria, Lebanon, with German Foreign Minister.

Merkel: Shameful that Jews need police protection
German Chancellor Merkel warns of rising anti-Semitism on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Diplomacy blitz: Netanyahu to meet with Putin
PM to fly to Moscow to meet with Russian President. In afternoon he meets President Trump for first time since Jerusalem recognition.

EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged
European Union expresses serious concerns over Trump announcement on Jerusalem, warns of repercussions on peace process.

Gaining strength, Germany's AfD party votes on new leadership
Germany's far right picks new leaders amid pro-refugee protests.

Merkel is the administrator of the West's downfall

'Germany murdered the Jews - now it's taking in their enemies'
German-born Chanel fashion designer blasts Germany's immigration policy, says country 'murdered the Jews, then welcomed their enemies.'

Germany to limit number of refugees to 200,000 annually
Coalition talks bring German Chancellor Angela Merkel to cap number of immigrants unless there are 'unexpected' developments.

Netanyahu tells Merkel he's concerned over rise in anti-Semitism
PM calls German leader after elections, when party associated with shaking off German responsibility for Holocaust elected to parliament.

Far-right German party leader: Jews have nothing to fear
Leader of AfD party, which entered German parliament for the first time, says 'nothing in our party program could disturb German Jews.'

Netanyahu congratulates Merkel
Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates German Chancellor over her reelection, says she is a true friend of Israel.

Rabbis praise Merkel after reelection: 'A responsible leader'
Conference of European Rabbis congratulates reelection of Angerla Merkel as chancellor of Germany, says rise of far-right party worrying.
