Germany-Israel
News and updates about Germany-Israel

Netanyahu to meet German Vice Chancellor
Netanyahu to meet German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel after canceling a previous meeting due to his meeting leftist activists.

Germany approves submarine sale to Israel
Sources say Germany has approved MoU for the sale of three submarines to Israel.

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

Rivlin: Israel will help defeat ISIS
German Chancellor Merkel and President Rivlin meet, discuss cooperation on regional issues and defeating ISIS.

Report: Germany approves controversial submarine deal
Germany’s national security council reportedly approves deal to sell three further nuclear-capable submarines to Israel.

Netanyahu:
'The Palestinians must teach their children peace'
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets visiting German President, hails alliance with Germany and discusses peace with the PA.

German President arrives in Israel
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Israel days after row between foreign minister and Netanyahu.

Merkel backs Foreign Minister's meeting with leftists
German Chancellor backs her Foreign Minister's meetings with leftist groups during his trip to Israel.

Austria tries to mediate between Netanyahu, German FM
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern unsuccessfully tries to solve row between Netanyahu and German Foreign Minister.

Political source:
'We have red lines too'
Officials tell Arutz Sheva ultimatum to German Foreign Minister meant to clarify Israel's red lines.

Rivlin stresses strong bond with Germany
President Rivlin hosts President of the German Bundestag, reiterates strong bond between Israel and Germany.

German media list Netanyahu as 'dictator'
Israeli embassy in Germany angered after two newspapers say Netanyahu is one of seven "looniest dictators".

Germany doubts Israel is serious about the two-state solution
Germany expresses doubts on whether Israel is committed to the two-state solution after its approval of new construction.

Anti-Semitism was required, Anti-Islamism is verboten

European populism is here to stay

Holocaust survivors to receive increased aid from Germany
After long negotiations with German government, Claims Conference secures large increase in aid to elderly Holocaust survivors.

Netanyahu speaks with Merkel amid reported tensions
Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with German Chancellor following report in Germany about tensions between the two countries.

Germany denies reports it will abandon Israel
German official clarifies 'Middle East policy hasn't changed,' after Der Spiegel reports Merkel will end support over frustration with Bibi.

Israel denies diplomatic tensions with Berlin
Senior official says German coalition party members saying Netanyahu is 'exploiting our friendship' is really an internal attack on Merkel.

MK to German envoy: Judea-Samaria an inseparable part of Israel
MK Shuli Muallem-Refaeli pushes full Israeli sovereignty to German ambassador, explains Berlin's own struggle with Islamism.

German officials: Netanyahu 'distorted' Merkel's comments
Officials in Germany deny Chancellor Merkel has given up on two-state solution, as she appeared to hint during meeting with Netanyahu.

Merkel admits: Now isn't the time for 'two-state solution'
A Western shift in approach? German Chancellor admits now is not the time to move forward with "two-state solution".

Israeli-German relations heading for new horizons
Commemorating 50 years of diplomacy, Netanyahu and team of delegates head to Germany to discuss future partnerhip.

Pandora's superbox: The rise of the German Right

Israeli drones to protect German soldiers abroad
Germany will buy up to five military reconnaissance drones capable of carrying missiles. Israeli drones beat US-made Predators.

Israeli, German Presidents mark 50 years of relations
Rivlin reflects on progress between Jerusalem and Berlin in special visit with German President Joachim Gauck.

Knesset Speaker: No magic solution to stabbing terror
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein discusses current wave of Arab terror with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

'Where goods are labeled, I fear people will be labeled'
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein gives historic speech in Bundestag to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between Israel and Germany.

German economy minister to visit Israel
German economy minister and deputy chancellor Sigmar Gabriel says Israel's security 'existentially important.'

PM in Germany: Tell PA to stop incitement
Prime Minister wants German Foreign Minister to help stop daily terror attacks in Israel.

Netanyahu: Mahmoud Abbas joined the terrorists
In press conference with German Chancellor, PM Netanyahu says Israel wants peace but the Palestinians want terror.

Merkel to Host Netanyahu for Talks Next Week
German Chancellor to host Israeli Prime Minister as part of a regular annual meeting of the two countries' cabinets.

In Europe the Jew is seen as a "Contagion", Again

Germany Replenishes Itself With 6 Million Muslims

The Widespread German Hatred of Jews and Israel

Israel-Germany: No Boycott - In Any Direction
Israel and Germany hold joint Innovation Day to honor 50 years of diplomacy and promote new bilateral trade relations.

Rivlin Visits German Shipyard, Tours Israel-Bound Submarine
Rivlin thanks submarine-building crew during state visit to Germany.

Merkel: Israel-Germany Relations Since the Holocaust 'A Miracle'
German Chancellor meets Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during trip marking half a century of strong ties despite shadows of the past.

Yaalon: We'll 'Stretch Out Our Hand' to Palestinians
Both Prime Minister and Defense Minister made a point of mentioning the 'diplomatic process' Monday. Maybe due to German presence?

Defense Ministry Purchases Four Patrol Ships from Germany
Ships to patrol waters near Israel's gas fields; Germany partially funds deal, agrees to reciprocal deal to the tune of 700 million shekel.

Simon Wiesenthal Center Urges to Prosecute Nazi 'Death Squads'
List of 80 suspects - participants in Nazi 'mobile killing sqauds' - handed to German authorities for prosecution.

Israel Asks Germans, EU to Monitor Gaza Border
'Germany and the EU must dispatch inspectors to Gaza to monitor trade with the neighboring countries,' says Foreign Minister Liberman.

Germany's Foreign Minister: 'Settlements' Are Disruptive
Ahead of visit to Israel, Germany's Foreign Minister says communities in Judea and Samaria are "obstacles to peace."

Merkel Repeats Call for 'Two-State Solution'
"Part and parcel of the secure future for the State of Israel is the two-state solution," says German Chancellor upon arriving in Israel.

Ahead of Upcoming Visit, Merkel Voices Support for Peace Talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocates two-state solution ahead of visit, claims she will speak to Netanyahu over the talks' progress.

Germany to Help Israelis in Countries Where There's No Embassy
Germany to offer Israeli citizens consular assistance in states where Israel has no official diplomatic representation.

Presidential Medal to Angela Merkel
Peres to award Chancellor Merkel for ‘unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.’

Israel Pledges 24 Million Shekel in Aid to Africa
Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, Israel and Germany launch joint effort to combat poverty in Africa.

Israel May Purchase German Ships to Protect Natural Gas Fields
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and German counterpart discussed possible purchase of surface ships to defend natural gas fields.

Germany Announces Date of Merkel's Visit to Israel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and a number of ministers will visit Israel on February 24 and 25.

Merkel to Visit Israel at Netanyahu's Invitation
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu phones German Chancellor, invites her to Israel for annual talks between the two governments.

Peres to EU: Put the Boycott on Hold
President Peres urges EU to freeze its boycott during talks, says EU support will help bring peace.

Netanyahu: I'll Do Anything to Keep Israel Safe
PM Netanyahu meets visiting German Foreign Minister, promises to do whatever is needed to keep Israel safe.

Germany Blocking Israel from Serving on Security Council?
Israel has issued a formal complaint against Germany for blocking it from serving on the UN Security Council in 2018, reports Israel Hayom.

Netanyahu in Germany: Merkel is a True Friend of Israel
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Angela Merkel meet in Berlin. PM's entourage says meeting was very good.

Crisis with Germany over Sub Deal with Egypt – Report
Germany to supply Egypt with two submarines, Israel-German relations are in crisis, say reports.

Peres: Brit is Central to Judaism
President tells German counterpart he believes Berlin will defend Jews' right to their tradition.

Lieberman Heads to Berlin to Meet Local Officials
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman leaves for Berlin, where he will meet senior officials and the head of the Jewish community.

Israel Buys Sixth German Submarine
Dolphin submarine is armed with torpedo tubes, is reputed to be able to carry nuclear-tipped Popeye missiles.
