Germany

Germany:

'Nazi grandma' again on trial for Holocaust denial

German Holocaust denier Ursula Haverbeck, 95, on trial in Hamburg for incitement to hatred, over 2014 comments denying the Holocaust.

German gov't allocates a record $1.5b in Holocaust reparations

German Holocaust reparations increase again this year, but plateau expected as survivors perish.

Germany:

Anti-terrorism unit investigating knife attack that killed cop

Anti-terrorism prosecutors in Germany take over investigation into Friday’s knife attack in Mannheim that killed a police officer.

European powers seek to censure Iran at IAEA

Britain, France and Germany submit resolution to International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors, censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

Israel supporters from Germany stage musical about the Exodus

Germans who love Israel, including grandchildren of Nazis, staged a musical in Jerusalem about the immigration ship Exodus, during which a couple who were children onboard came on stage.

Three injured in Germany stabbing attack

Muslim immigrant goes on stabbing spree in western Germany, stabs police officer in the neck.

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters disrupt German Foreign Minister

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators disrupt citizens' forum featuring Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, accuse her government of one-sidedness in the Gaza war.

Germany and Portugal:

'Now is not the time to recognize a Palestinian state'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro say the time is not ripe to recognize a Palestinian state, after three other European countries did so.

Synagogue attack foiled in Germany

German authorities arrest two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in the city of Heidelberg.

Germany:

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators cleared from Berlin university

German police clear about 150 pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators from the Humboldt University’s Institute for Social Sciences in downtown Berlin.

Germany:

'We respect ICC independence, reject Israel-Hamas equivalence'

German government reacts to ICC prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli leader, praises the former while questioning the latter.

In the face of antisemitism:

In Germany, Jewish teens come together for mutual support

Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at Jewrovision.

Anti-Israel protests expanding:

"Human chain" against Israel in Europe

Police in Berlin and Amsterdam dispersed anti-Israel student protests. Tent camps were set up in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain against Israel.

The warning of the 102-year-old Holocaust survivor

The warning of the 102-year-old Holocaust survivor at the German Film Awards Ceremony

Berlin:

Neo-Nazis attack Jewish passerby

Two neo-Nazis verbally attack Jewish man in Biesdorf quarter, do Nazi salute as a tribute to Hitler.

Nicaragua lawsuit:

ICJ will not order to halt German arms to Israel

International Court of Justice rejects request by Nicaragua to issue Germany emergency orders to desist selling arms to Israel.

Angry mob forces European ambassadors from Palestinian university

Dozens of Palestinians violently expelled the German and Portuguese ambassadors during their visit to Birzeit University.

Disturbing:

Protesters in Germany call for the abolition of democracy

During a protest held in the city of Hamburg against what the organizers called 'Islamophobic policy', the protesters called for the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate in Germany

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.

Germany:

Attacker at university shot dead

The 31-year-old man who was shot yesterday by the police after he came to the University of Mannheim armed with a large machete, has been pronounced dead.

For condemning attack:

Iran summons ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany

Director for Western Europe at Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the three countries of "double standards" after they condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel.

Germany:

3 teens arrested for Islamist terror plot

2 girls, 1 boy between ages of 15-16 arrested for plotting acts of murder against Christians and police in name of Islamic State.

Germany:

Outpouring of support after Molotov cocktail hurled at synagogue

Synagogue in Oldenburg, Germany, is targeted with Molotov cocktail; hundreds rally in solidarity with Jewish community.

Germany’s “contribution” to building Gaza terror tunnels

Water pipes that turned into rockets, sewers into terror tunnels and countless "dual use" materials | ARD reveals how aid granted to Gaza fueled the Hamas terror machine, right under the noses of the Germans

Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive additional funds

Germany to give Holocaust survivors in Israel an extra $238 each because of the war.

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.

Watch:

Israeli contestant performs in Hebrew on 'The Voice' Germany

Yuval reached the auditions of the music program in Germany and passed the test by singing a song in Hebrew. One of the judges sang a song by Omer Adam in response.

Calling to end aid to Israel

ICJ to hear Nicaragua's case against Germany

Preliminary hearings open Monday at International Court of Justice in Nicaragua's case which claims that Germany is “facilitating” acts of genocide by Israel.

Europe:

Seven arrested for planning terror attacks on Jewish targets

Seven men, some members of Hamas, are arrested as European police foil plots against Jews.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

PA 'foreign minister' visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Visit comes months after PA chairman Abbas accused Israel of "50 holocausts" during meeting with German chancellor.

German Chancellor:

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasts Iranian government for crackdown on protests, warns more EU sanctions are coming.

Germany, EU mulling classifying IRGC as terror organization

German Foreign Minister says her country and the EU are examining whether to classify Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

Germany calls for EU sanctions over Iranian crackdown

Germany’s Foreign Minister urges entry bans, asset freezes against those responsible for repression of protesters in Iran.

Antisemitism on Yom Kippur:

Rock thrown at synagogue in Germany

Rock thrown at women’s section at the Orthodox synagogue in city of Hanover during Yom Kippur prayers. No injuries reported.

Holocaust survivor:

'Lapid said: Get off the plane with me, this is our victory'

Holocaust survivor Shoshana Trister tells INN about her fear of getting off the plane in Germany and the PM's special appeal to her.

Iran:

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

Iran blasts joint statement by Germany, France and Britain which raised "serious doubts" about Iran's sincerity in seeking nuclear deal.

Herzog at dinner in Berlin:

'We are working for the sake of the future'

President and First Lady attend state dinner hosted by German President at Schloss Bellevue presidential palace in Berlin.

Herzog departs for Germany:

'Every visit carries with it tremendous personal weight'

President Herzog and First Lady will participate in 50th anniversary memorial for massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Germany to increase compensation for Munich victims' families

Germany to offer increased compensation to families of 11 victims of 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.

For the second time in a week:

Vandals damage trees at Buchenwald

Premier of Thuringia state pledges "decisive response" after trees planted in honor of Buchenwald victims are vandalized yet again.

Germany, Switzerland arrest 4 ISIS sympathizers

Four suspected members of ISIS detained in Germany and Switzerland in a cross-border operation.

Four people injured in stabbing at German university

Students overpower man suspected of stabbing people at university city of Hamm. Motive for incident unclear.

European powers to Iran:

'End the nuclear escalation'

France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn Iran's latest steps to scale back compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.

US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA calling on Iran to fully cooperate with it.

German soccer fan investigated over Nazi salute

Germany’s soccer association condemns 28-year-old who is being investigated for giving Nazi salute during friendly win over Israel.

Germany: One dead, 14 injured in train accident

One person killed and at least 14 others injured in a collision between two commuter trains near Munich.

Biden:

'There will be no Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine'

US President says Russia-to-Germany natural gas pipeline will not be implemented if Russia further invades Ukraine.

First Ladies of Israel and Germany host Holocaust survivor

First Ladies of Israel and Germany host Holocaust survivor for virtual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event.

European countries condemn Sheikh Jarrah eviction

France, Germany, Italy and Spain criticize eviction of illegal building in Jerusalem neighborhood, condemn Israeli construction.

Germany: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

Germany's Foreign Minister says no progress has been made in Iran talks and time is running out to reach an agreement.

Former Nazi guard claims he was merely a farmhand working nearby

101-year-old accused of being guard at Sachsenhausen concentration camp says he was a laborer at a factory and farm, not an SS watchman.

Merkel to visit Israel before leaving office

German Chancellor will head to Israel next week, meet Prime Minister Bennett and President Herzog.

Exposing Muslim anti-Semitism in Germany

The German AfD party has surged and Europe is falling apart

Merkel calls for fight against anti-Semitism

German Chancellor addresses historic Argentinian synagogue, says anti-Semitism must be fought 'wherever it appears.'

German Soccer Delegation to Visit Auschwitz

German soccer players and officials will visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, after an exhibition game against Israel before the European Championship.

German President Warns: Iran Threatens 'New Shoah'

German President Gauck said Germany is "very concerned" about a nuclear Iran posing a threat to Europe, as well as the Middle East.

German Bonds Hit New Low as Eurozone Flounders

Body blows to European economies continue to pummel recovery efforts throughout the Eurozone

Peres Welcomes German President; They Tour Yad VaShem

President Shimon Peres welcomes his German counterpart Joachim Gauck to Israel Tuesday morning, and they toured Yad VaShem in the morning.