Germany

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 announces weapons embargo on Israel

Germany won't approve transfer of military equipment to Israel, report claims.

After fan backlash

German soccer team drops Israeli striker

German club Düsseldorf cancels plans to sign Israeli striker Shon Weissman after fans protest his past Gaza-related posts. Weissman responds, calling October 7 a "black day" and affirming his loyalty to Israel: "Loyalty isn't up for debate."

German hospital slammed for posting 'Baby Sinwar' name

Leipzig University Hospital apologizes after displaying the name “Yahya Sinwar” on a newborn board. The name, shared with the Hamas terrorist behind the October 7 massacre, sparked outrage. The hospital claims staff were unaware of the name’s significance.

Berlin:

Holocaust memorial vandalized again

Police launch criminal investigation after vandals deface the Holocaust deportation memorial at Berlin's Putlitz Bridge, which marks the deportation of over 32,000 Jews during the Nazi era.

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.

German FM says process of recognizing 'Palestine' must begin now

Ahead of visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul calls to start process to recognize 'Palestinian state.'

One Step Before Robotic Control?:

Two AI systems carried out a conversation on the ISS

For the first time in the history of the space station, two robots from different space agencies communicated and carried out a joint mission in real time using an AI platform.

Germany:

Three dead, several injured in train derailment

Three people killed and multiple others seriously injured when a passenger train derails in southwestern Germany.

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid

France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.

Hamburg:

New opera funded by Nazi-linked billionaire sparks controversy

The patron behind Hamburg’s new opera house has resisted scrutiny of his family’s Nazi collaboration.

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

1500 spiders found in cake boxes in German airport

Customs officials at Cologne Bonn Airport in Germany opened cake boxes to find 1,500 tarantulas.

German comedian on trial for Trump assassination attempt joke

German comedian Sebastian Hotz, known as El Hotzo, faces up to three years in prison over a controversial joke he made last year about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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.'

'Nazi style'

Iranian FM lashes out at Germany for supporting Israel

Iran’s Foreign Minister responds harshly to German criticism, accusing Berlin of supporting attacks and genocide, while defending nuclear program oversight changes.

Danish man arrested for spying on Berlin Jews for Iran

Danish citizen allegedly aiding Iranian intelligence in plotting attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin to be extradited to Germany.

After 'Death to IDF' chant

German venue nixes Bob Vylan

German music venue cancels a Bob Vylan performance after the rap duo's frontman led an anti-Israel chant at Glastonbury, sparking widespread condemnation.

ISIS member charged in German bar stabbing

German prosecutors charge Syrian migrant Mahmoud M., 35, with membership in the Islamic State group and attempted murder. He allegedly stabbed four people in a Bielefeld bar on May 18.

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

A young Austrian attacks a passerby in Berlin after noticing his Star of David pendant, shouting, "You murderer, get out of here," and brandishing a knife.

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

Amidst Israel-Tehran war

Europe, Iran talk nuclear program

European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.

Over Chancellor's remarks

Iran summons Germany's ambassador

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons Germany's ambassador in protest over remarks by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said Israel is undertaking the "dirty work" on behalf of the international community in striking Iran.

European FMs to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.

Berlin clothing store bans Jews

A recent antisemitic post by a Berlin clothing store owner banning Jews and Israelis from his stores has sparked widespread condemnation and led to a police investigation for incitement to hatred.

German Chancellor:

Israel is doing the world's 'dirty work' in Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls Operation Rising Lion 'the dirty work Israel is doing for all of us' in an interview about the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Europe urges de-escalation

Iran says it prioritizes confronting Israel

European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."

Western powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Western nations to table a resolution at the UN nuclear agency, accusing Iran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations—a first in 20 years.

Iran warns Europe:

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

Iran issues a stark warning to European powers, threatening retaliation if they exploit the latest UN report on its escalated uranium enrichment to reimpose sanctions.

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.

American-German citizen charged in attack on US Tel Aviv Embassy

Joseph Neumeyer, a dual American-German citizen, appears in Brooklyn federal court charged with attempting to attack the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv.

Germany:

At least 18 injured in knife attack at Hamburg railway station

At least 18 people injured in knife attack in the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg. 39-year-old woman arrested, motive unclear at this time.

'Aimed at Israel’s destruction'

Berlin declares BDS Movement unconstitutional

In a sweeping move, Berlin’s Office for the Protection of the Constitution outlaws BDS movement, branding it a direct threat to peaceful international order and noting that it crosses a red line into anti-constitutional extremism.

Security incident in Tel Aviv:

Tourist leaves suspicious bag outside US Embassy office

German national confessed to leaving bag with Molotov materials outside US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv out of anger toward the American government.

Far-right 'Kingdom of Germany' banned, 'monarch' arrested

Authorities arrest self-proclaimed ‘king’ of Germany and ban his antisemitic group.

German Chancellor:

'Netanyahu must be able to visit Germany'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be allowed to travel to Germany, despite an ICC arrest warrant, stresses Netanyahu was democratically elected.

German President visits Kibbutz Be'eri

For the second time since the October 7 massacre, the presidents of Israel and Germany visited Kibbutz Be’eri.

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 Presidential Medal of Honor awarded to German President

President Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to German President Steinmeier, in a ceremony marking 60 years of diplomatic relations and highlighting moral leadership, solidarity, and and urgent need to bring all hostages home.

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.

Iran warns Europe:

'Snapback sanctions could lead to irreversible escalation'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns Britain, France, and Germany that using the UN snapback sanctions mechanism could lead to "irreversible" tensions and end Europe's role in the 2015 nuclear deal.

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.

Pres. Herzog:

We'll bring them all back, no matter what passport they have

Israeli President Isaac Herzog says hostages must come home before Israel can move forward, urges 'clear, united front' declaring Hamas' actions are unacceptable.

Watch:

‘Hatikvah’ in German presidential palace as Pres. Herzog arrives

Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives official honor guard welcome in Berlin during state visit, with Israel’s national anthem played at the German presidential residence.

Pending court ruling

German spy agency halts 'extremist' label for AfD

Germany's domestic intelligence agency pauses its classification of the AfD as a right-wing extremist group, awaiting a court decision. AfD leaders welcome the development.

After tense vote:

Friedrich Merz secures German Chancellorship

Friedrich Merz clinches German chancellorship in a second-round vote, overcoming a historic first-ballot setback.

Israeli goalkeeper wins German soccer championship

Two years after moving to Germany, Daniel Peretz has won his first championship in his career with the German club Bayern Munich.

Germany labels AfD a far-right extremist group

Germany’s intelligence service officially classifies the AfD as a right-wing extremist party, enabling nationwide surveillance.

Germany appoints first Jewish minister in over a century

For the first time in more than a hundred years, a Jewish minister has been elected to the government of Germany to serve as minister of Education. In the past, she signed a letter opposing the academic boycott of Israel.

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.

Dozens arrested

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.

Germany: Far-right party won't be part of coalition

German parties form government that excludes AfD, far-right party that worries many Jews.

Germany:

Convicted former Nazi camp secretary dies at 99

Irmgard Furchner, the 99-year-old former secretary at the Stutthof concentration camp, has died. She was convicted in Germany in 2022 for complicity in over 10,000 deaths.

Berlin and Tel Aviv-Jaffa to sign twin cities agreement

Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai, Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner, announce twin cities agreement, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel.

Germany needs an organized pro-Israel community

This is the only way to combat the government’s attacks on Jerusalem, a government which claims to have learned the lessons of the Holocaust by embracing the role of moral policemen tasked with preventing “their victims from relapsing.” Opinion.

Over antisemitism

Berlin orders expulsion of four foreign activists

Berlin authorities order the expulsion of three EU citizens and an American over alleged antisemitism and support for terrorism after participating in pro-Palestinian Arab protests. The activists claim the move is a political crackdown.