Germany-Israel

UN envoy tells Germany to 'forget the Holocaust'

UN special envoy Francesca Albanese, known for her hostility to Israel, calls on Germany to 'free itself from the historical guilt" over the Holocaust.

Israel and Germany reaffirm strong ties as FMs meet in Berlin

In a joint press conference, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar underscores Israel’s security challenges, stressing that Israel’s military actions are aimed at protecting its citizens and preventing further escalation by Iranian-backed groups.'

Sa’ar heads to Germany for high-level diplomatic talks

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.

Israeli defense officials receive rare German military award

Two Israeli defense officials awarded Germany’s Cross of Honor for leading the Arrow 3 system’s deployment, a key milestone in a $6.7B joint project.

Diplomatic Firestorm:

Smotrich clashes with Israeli ambassador to Germany

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks against Germany - but Smotrich refused to recant.

Infuriating comparison

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online

Sa'ar rebukes German envoy after he links Hezbollah, Iranian attacks and teen's murder with 'settler violence,' calling comparison unacceptable.

'They can't take our spirit'

The powerful message from the scene of the disaster

Smadar Katz who lost her husband in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh, sent a message of resilience while meeting the Israeli and German Foreign Ministers at the scene.

IAI delivers autonomous submarine defense vehicle to Germany

BlueWhale is a mature, first-of-its-kind fully autonomous large underwater vehicle that combines reconnaissance, sensor technology, and data fusion in a single system.

'Natural partners'

Netanyahu signs major security pact with Germany

Joint declaration expands cooperation on cybersecurity, counterterrorism, law enforcement, and advanced defense technologies.

Bundestag approves expansion of Arrow 3 deal

The agreement to expand the sale of the Arrow 3 interceptor system to Germany will make it the largest defense deal in Israel's history.

German Chancellor Merz to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Israel Dec. 6-7, meeting PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire and bilateral ties.

Herzog:

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

Merz affirms support for Israel

Erdogan accuses Germany of ignoring Gaza 'genocide'

Turkish President accuses Germany of ignoring “genocide” in Gaza during a tense press conference with Chancellor Merz, who reaffirms support for Israel and urges Hamas to disarm.

After ceasefire deal

Germany expected to lift arms ban on Israel

Channel 12 News reports that Germany is expected to lift its arms embargo on Israel following the Gaza ceasefire, after FM Gideon Sa’ar urged Berlin to resume exports.

German Chancellor:

'Israel’s actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will decide on its stance on EU sanctions against Israel before an October meeting.

After arms embargo

German defense giant considers US move

CEO of German defense firm Renk says the company may relocate production for Israeli contracts to the US following Chancellor Merz's suspension of arms deliveries to Israel.

Likud MK:

Chief of Staff is causing great damage to the country

MK Nissim Vaturi accuses IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of causing diplomatic damage after leaks from cabinet discussions led to a weapons embargo by Germany.

German Chancellor faces backlash over Israel arms embargo

Germany’s halt of certain weapons exports to Israel has drawn condemnation from Jewish groups and members of Chancellor Merz’s own coalition.

Netanyahu:

'Germany rewarding Hamas terrorism with arms embargo'

Netanyahu speaks to German Chancellor Merz, tells him that Germany is rewarding Hamas terrorism by imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

German Chancellor:

Hostage footage shows Hamas brutality, Israel must not mirror it

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns Hamas for torturing Israeli hostages and using Gazans as shields. Citing disturbing footage of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, Merz calls for a ceasefire conditioned on the hostages' release.

Sa'ar to German counterpart:

'It's Judea and Samaria, not the West Bank'

Foreign Minister tells Johann Wadephul that Israel won’t forfeit security, slams global pressure, PA incitement, and hypocrisy on Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Coming Soon:

IDF to begin operational use of Arrow 4

IAI CEO Boaz Levy revealed that the Arrow 4 interceptor missile is expected to become operational soon. The next generation of development is also underway.

Sa'ar to european counterparts:

'The public most exposed to terror and violence are the settlers'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemns recent terrorist attack in Gush Etzion, highlighting that settlers are the most exposed to terror and violence, especially amid EU discussions on 'settler violence.'

Sa'ar to German FM:

'We need Germany's support during our difficult hours'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul deliver joint statements to the press.

Over Gaza

Germany shifts stance, threatens measures against Israel

Germany's foreign minister and chancellor issued their strongest rebuke yet against Israel, threatening unspecified measures and halting weapons exports used to violate humanitarian law in Gaza.

Historic:

Berlin ceremony marks 60 years of Germany-Israel relations

At a powerful ceremony marking 60 years of Israel-Germany ties, Presidents Herzog and Steinmeier gather at Berlin’s Track 17, a Holocaust deportation site. The Rabbi of Berlin leads prayers, and Herzog recites Kaddish.

Israeli and German Presidents tour library, Honor 10/7 victims

Israeli and German Presidents tour National Library’s October 7 memorial and historic archives, highlighting centuries of shared history and personal family ties.

Herzog and German Chancellor watch release of Edan Alexander

At the end of their meeting, the Israeli President and the Chancellor of Germany watched together the release of Edan Alexander, after 584 days in Hamas captivity.

Presidents of Israel and Germany honor Holocaust victims

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held an emotional memorial ceremony at Berlin’s Grunewald station, where tens of thousands of Jews were deported to Nazi death camps.

Herzog leaves to Germany to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

State visit underscores six decades of Israel-Germany diplomatic ties, with leaders set to honor historical memory and promote youth dialogue ahead of a reciprocal visit to Israel.

Netanyahu to German FM:

'We'll make our partnership even stronger'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

'Hamas must be defeated':

Israel backs US-led Gaza aid overhaul

Foreign Minister highlights Hamas' responsibility for the war, calls Iran 'most dangerous state,' and reaffirms strategic alliance with Germany.

Foreign Ministry:

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.

German Foreign Minister:

'Supplying weapons to Israel presents a dilemma'

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock clarifies that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hezbollah but acknowledges that supplying weapons to Israel presents "a dilemma" due to concerns over potential violations of international law.

German Chancellor:

'We will increase our weapons deliveries to Israel'

Following criticism from opposition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz states that Germany is set to increase its weapons deliveries to Israel soon.

Shocking state-sponsored German antisemitism against Israel

For starters, an antisemitic bureaucrat (so the courts decided) is in charge of the fight against antisemitism. Opinion.

'Serious violation of int'l law'

Germany condemns Israel's regulation of communities

Germany condemns Israel’s move to regulate five communities in Judea and Samaria, part of measures approved by the Cabinet in response to the PA's steps against Israel.

Behaalotcha: From Sinai to Paran to Israel to Babylon to Germany

We have already missed two opportunities to return home and to possess our Land, the first in Parashat Beha’alot’cha and the second in the Haftarah. The third opportunity is now, today.

Foreign Ministry responds

Germany to resume cooperation with UNRWA

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein denounces Germany's decision to resume cooperation with UNRWA: Regrettable and disappointing.

FM Katz to German FM:

'Today it's us- tomorrow it will be you'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on Germany to work in the EU to designate the IRGC as a terror organization and to impose sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program.

Germany at ICJ:

'Israel's security is at the core of our foreign policy'

Germany rejects accusations from Nicaragua at ICJ that it has been “facilitating genocide” in Gaza through its support for Israel.

German Chancellor Scholz:

'We can't stand by as Palestinians starve'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Israel to work to increase humanitarian aid and to work to reach a ceasefire agreement.

German Chancellor:

'Aid must reach Gaza on a larger scale'

German Chancellor urges Israel to allow humanitarian aid access to Gaza on a larger scale, ahead of a two-day trip to the Middle East.

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

President Isaac Herzog met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin as part of his state visit.

Standing by Israel:

Germany to intervene on Israel's behalf at ICJ

Germany announces says there is “no basis whatsoever” to accuse Israel of genocide. Netanyahu thanks Chancellor Scholz.

Turning the al-Aqsa Flood around

Can one change the attitude that says that the Palestinian Arabs must wrest control of the entire land from the Jews? Op-ed.

US and Germany finalize sale of Arrow 3 missile defense system

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir signed the agreement for Germany's acquisition valued at approximately $3.6 billion.

German newspaper Bild screens photos of hostages on building

Since the beginning of the war, the German newspaper has flown the Israeli flag on its HQ building and exposed Hamas propaganda lies.

Pro-Palestinian activists hand out sweets for massacre

German supporters of the PLO handed out sweets to passersby to celebrate the attack on Israel.

Historic agreement:

Israel, Germany sign agreement on sale of Arrow-3 system

Defense Minister: Only 80 years since end of WW2, Israel and Germany join hands today, in building a safer future, for both nations.

Complaint against ambassador who attended Sup. Court hearing

Israel has lodged a formal protest against the German ambassador's decision to attend the hearing on the reasonability standard.

Israel considering formal protest against German ambassador

The Israeli government is considering a formal diplomatic rebuke after the German ambassador arrived at the Supreme Court hearing.

The Parsha and Current Events: What world did Hashem create?

Life is indeed a very narrow slippery bridge whose floor is broken, but Hashem provided the Jewish nation with protective side rails.

USA Approves:

Israel launches largest-ever defense deal

The Biden administration has approved Israel's sale of the Arrow III missile defense system to Germany for approximately $3.5 billion.

The AfD surge in Germany is good for Jews and Israel

The German right-wing party AfD won an absolute majority in local elections and the gov't-funded German Jewish Council was appalled. Op-ed.:

German Magazine:

Israeli tanks sold to Germany to be transferred to Ukraine

According to the report, there are a lot of indications that the tanks are meant for Ukraine.

Germany:

Lawmakers approve purchase of Israeli Arrow 3 defense system

German lawmakers approve advance payment for the purchase of Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel.

The contra to the UN and Abbas - in the German parliament

Speech by an AfD Parliament member puts Abbas, the UN members who attended the 'nakba' event - and the German government - to shame. Op-ed.

Watch:

Prominent German figures congratulate Israel

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier: We are full of admiration as we look to Israel.

Israel in negotiations to supply Arrow-3 system to Germany

Arrow missile defense system could be supplied to Germany if the US approves the deal.