Germany

Germany:

100-year-old former Nazi guard cleared to face trial

Higher regional court in Frankfurt overturns a lower court's ruling that Gregor Formanek, a 100-year-old former guard at Sachsenhausen, was unfit to stand trial.

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

Germany:

Teen suspected of planning bomb attack arrested

German authorities announce arrest of teenager suspected of planning an Islamist-inspired pipe bomb attack.

Germany:

Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

German federal prosecutors announce charges against four members of Hamas, accusing them of acquiring and storing weapons for the group in Europe and of plotting attacks against a host of targets.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

Germany:

Holocaust denier 'Nazi grandma' dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a notorious German Holocaust denier, was notorious for her repeated false claims about Auschwitz. Over the years, she was several times convicted for Holocaust denial.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Muslims curse, spit at, and attack Jewish soccer players with knives and clubs, after match in Berlin.

Major step sale of in Arrow 3 Missile Defense System to German

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the German Federal Ministry of Defence have begun coordinating joint preparations for the initial deployment of the Israeli Arrow 3 system on German soil in 2025.

Germany approves resolution aimed at countering antisemitism

The resolution, which received broad support, calls for ending public funding to any organization “that spreads antisemitism, calls into question Israel's right to exist or calls for a boycott of Israel.”

Germany:

Afghan man charged in deadly stabbing in Mannheim

Afghan man charged in connection with a deadly knife attack in May that left a police officer dead and several others wounded. Prosecutors say the attack was Islamist-inspired.

Motivated by racism

Eight alleged members of neo-Nazi group detained in Germany

German authorities detain eight alleged members of a neo-Nazi militant group, who had been preparing for combat and identified themselves as "Saxony Separatists".

Historic resolution

German parliament to vote on resolution to combat antisemitism

Germany's ruling parties reach historic agreement on a resolution intensifying Germany's official stance against antisemitism. The resolution will be introduced in parliament this week.

Germany:

Plot to attack Jewish site foiled

Three men face charges over an alleged plot to target a Jewish site in western Germany.

Ministry of Defense Spokesperson:

Israel and Germany launch agreement for tank protection system

Historic ceremony in Germany marks the launch of the first Leopard Tank equipped with Israeli TROPHY Active Protection System

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.

Berlin:

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

Police in Berlin have begun to use dogs to disperse anti-Israel protests which the mayor says have crossed the line.

Germany:

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

The arrest was based on foreign intelligence, although German authorities would not say which country had alerted them to the plan.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

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.

Germany: Nazi memorial stones stolen on October 7

German town’s memorial stones for Nazi victims are stolen on Oct. 7 anniversary, MP offers 1,000 euros to anyone with information leading to perpetrators' arrest.

Lebanon:

German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli channel

Bild war correspondent Paul Ronzheimer was arrested in Lebanon after interviewing with Kan News.

German official:

'We've faced a tsunami of antisemitism since October 7'

German antisemitism czar says open and aggressive antisemitism has been stronger than at any time since 1945, both in Germany and worldwide.

Court in Germany:

Slogan 'From the river to the sea' is illegal

The Court of Administrative Affairs in Dusseldorf approves the decision of the city police that the anti-Israel slogan is prohibited and illegal.

Rise in Terrorism:

Germany fighting illegal immigration

Germany places police and military forces on borders and checks anyone entering the country, to increase fight against entry of illegal immigrants.

Pro Iran and Hezbollah

Germany deports head of Islamic Center Hamburg

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh who was described as "one of Germany's most prominent Islamists," has reportedly left the country and can face up to three years in jail if he returns.

Germany:

Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Muslim man grabs woman's shirt, demand she take it off, knocks out husband's tooth because he was angered at the sight of a shirt supporting the hostages held by Hamas.

Attack on Munich consulate:

Devices seized at shooter's home

Authorities seize electronic devices from home of Austrian involved in a shooting near Israel's consulate in Munich, Germany. No weapons or ISIS group propaganda found.

Report:

Iran recruited European criminals to attack Jewish targets

According to Der Spiegel, a terror cell, led by a wealthy drug dealer, was contracted by the Islamic Republic and already committed arson attacks and spied on targets associated with Israel.

Germany:

Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate; no injuries

Shots fired near Israeli consulate in Munich. No casualties. Lone shooter neutralized. Incident occurrs on anniversary of 1972 Munich Olympics attack, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.

Germany: AfD party projected to win elections in Thuringia

Election results are a 'clear wake-up call to the centrist parties in Germany to listen to the real concerns and fears of the people,' Conference of European Rabbis' Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says.

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

In Germany, a Holocaust memorial commemorating non-Jewish women who protested deportation of their Jewish relatives is vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti. 'Simply unacceptable.'

Germany to deport leader of banned Islamic center in Hamburg

Former director of Hamburg Islamic Center, which was raided five weeks ago due to links to Iran and Hezbollah, ordered to leave Germany within 14 days.

Germany:

Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

Syrian man ordered held on suspicion of murder and membership in a terrorist organization in connection with knife attack in Solingen that left three dead and eight wounded.

ISIS claims responsibility

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany

Police in Germany arrest man suspected of stabbing rampage in Solingen which killed three and wounded eight.

Germany:

Three dead, four wounded in knife attack in city of Solingen

Three dead and four seriously wounded as "Arab-looking man" stabs people with a knife at a festival in German city of Solingen. Security forces are pursuing the assailant.

Germany:

Court upholds conviction of former secretary at Nazi camp

Irmgard Furchner, 99-year-old former secretary at Stutthof camp, loses appeal against her 2022 conviction for complicity in the murder of over 10,000 people.

Over cooperation with Nazis

Famous German biscuit company apologizes

Germany’s Bahlsen biscuit empire apologizes after report finds that the company used several times more forced laborers than previously thought during the Nazi period.

Community working to support family after Munich cantor killed

Prominent German cantor and opera singer is killed in what police say was a family dispute.

Iranian Pres. rebuffs German chancellor's call to de-escalate

Masoud Pezeshkian insists Iran has the right to 'respond to aggressors' in phone conversation with German leader Olaf Scholz. 'Iran will never give in to pressure.'

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

Four arrested in Spain and Germany over drones to Hezbollah

Three people arrested in Spain, one more in Germany, on suspicion of belonging to a network that supplied Hezbollah terrorist organization with parts to build kamikaze drones to be used against Israel.

Germany:

Lebanese man arrested over procuring drones for Hezbollah

German authorities arrest Lebanese man accused of being a member of Hezbollah and procuring drone components that were to be exported for use in attacks against Israel.

Potsdam:

German state capital gets first freestanding synagogue

Four congregations will share a new synagogue in the heart of Potsdam, Germany.

Israeli, German navies sign 2-year working plan for cooperation

Working plan signed by RADM Ulrich Reineke, Director of Plans and Policy on behalf of the German Navy, and RADM Guy Goldfarb, Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff on behalf of the Israeli Navy.

German politician fined for using banned Nazi phrase

Björn Höcke, far-right German politician, is fined again for using a banned Nazi phrase.

German academics:

‘No place for antisemitism at universities!’

Hundreds of German professors denounced antisemitism in academia and called out against: 'the display of terror symbols, the denial of Israel's right to exist, and any acts of violence or destruction on university premises.'

'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.

Outrage in Germany:

Last known surviving Nazi camp guard ruled unfit to face trial

Outrage in Germany as last known surviving Nazi concentration camp guard, age 99, 'who helped to murder 3,300 in gas chambers and horrifying medical experiments’ is ruled unfit to face trial.

Amid concerns over a war

Germany and Netherlands call on their citizens to leave Lebanon

Germany and the Netherlands follow in the footsteps of Canada, urge their citizens to leave Lebanon.

Germany:

'Nazi grandma' sentenced to another 16 months

Ursula Haverbeck, who has been jailed several times for denying the Holocaust, convicted in latest trial of denying the Nazi genocide on several occasions, including in 2015.

Worrying Report:

83% increase in antisemitic incidents in Germany

The number of antisemitic attacks in Germany in 2023 surged by 83% compared to the previous year.

German FM: Israel's security 'paramount' for my country

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks at Herzliya Conference, stresses, 'Hamas started this war and it must end this horror.'

Vogue cover model is 102-year-old Holocaust survivor

102-year-old Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer is Vogue Germany’s latest cover model.

Germany: New gov't report notes sharp increase in antisemitism

German government reports rise in extremist crimes, partly due to Israel-Hamas war.

Germany:

Dozens detained during anti-Israel protests in Berlin

Police in Berlin detain a total of 69 people at pro-Palestinian Arab protests involving several hundred demonstrators.

Germany:

Iraqi man who plotted attacks for ISIS arrested

Iraqi man who is accused of standing by to carry out attacks for ISIS after he arrived in Germany arrested near Stuttgart.

Ahead of Euro match:

German police shoot man who threatened them with weapons

German police shoot man who threatened officers with a sledgehammer and an incendiary device on the sidelines of a Euro 2024 soccer fan parade in Hamburg.

'A further escalation':

France, Germany, Britain condemn Iran's latest nuclear steps

France, Germany and Britain condemn Iran following latest IAEA reports which found it is further expanding its nuclear program.