Germany

Israel, Germany Reach Out to Africa

Israel and Germany will sign a pact to assist the developing world, starting in Uganda. Chancellor Merkel is to visit Israel this week.

Historic First Meeting for Rabbis and German State Parliament

A delegation of 21 Chabad rabbis made history this week in a special meeting with a German state parliament and its president, Eckhard Uhlenberg.

Old Tricks for New Dangers

Germany has invoked its constitution to fight Islamic fundamentalism a possible turning point

EU Affirms Readiness to Recognize a Palestinian State

EU says that it is ready to recognize a Palestinian state but stops short on recognizing it outright.

Dutch Issue Arrest Warrant for Escaped Nazi

Dutch authorities ask Germany to extradite Nazi who faces death sentence.

West Wants to Be Deceived by Iran, FM Tells German President

Lieberman to Wulff: "The West is delivering a misguided message of weakness instead of dealing with the threat in the appropriate manner.

New German Party Opposes Political Islam

A new German party opposes political Islam, declares “Western civilization faces an existential crisis.”

German Foreign Minister: Iran’s Words Are not Enough

Germany Foreign Minister Westerwelle says Iran’s words aren’t enough, but he still seeks a diplomatic solution. He will visit Gaza – but not Hamas.

Commander of German Military Visits Israel

Commander of the German Military General Volker Wieker visits IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi in Israel for the first time Tuesday.

Germany Welcomes Islam

Germany has welcomed Islam in a televised speech delivered Sunday by President Christian Wulff, marking twenty years of reunification.

Germany Unlikely to Re-open Nazi Case

A former SS officer who escaped imprisonment in the Netherlands and now lives in Germany, is unlikely to be re-tried there.

Deutsche Bank Divests from Elbit but Advises Clients to 'Buy'

Germany's Deutsche Bank has divested from Elbit because of its technical support for the security barrier, but still advises clients to "buy."

German City Ban Israel Flag, could ‘Interfere with Passers-by’

Kassel, Germany has banned a pro-Israel group from waving the Zionist flag because it might threaten others. Showing the Iranian flag was allowed.

‘Free Speech’ Allows Germany Children to Receive Neo-Nazi CDs

“Free speech” allows German neo-Nazis to give out CDs to school children, according to "Government Agency for Harmful Media to Young Persons.”

Peres to German Lawmakers: 'Bring Nazis to Justice'

Israel's president urged German lawmakers Wednesday to bring the last Nazi criminals to justice as era of the Holocaust begins to close.

Security Fears Behind Joint German-Israeli Cabinet Meeting

The threat of a nuclear Iran and the purchase of a German submarine top the agenda at a historic meeting between Germany and Israel in Berlin.

Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'

A new Internet campaign is calling for the closure of the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount until kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is returned.

Hamas: Shalit Deal is Stuck

Arab media reports that once again, Hamas has decided to reject a prisoner exchange deal for the release of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Belgium PM to Head EU, Lady Ashton to Replace Solana

The European Union has elected its first full-time president, and a new foreign policy chief. Neither has extensive foreign policy experience.

Arab Media: Netanyahu Approves Shalit Deal

Arab media report that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu approved a prisoner exchange deal to bring kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit to Egypt .

Netanyahu: Judea and Samaria Cannot be 'Judenrein'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is encouraging use of the Nazi-era word "Judenrein" to defend settlements.

Tourism Takes from Germany with New Berlin-Tel Aviv Route

Good news for Israel’s tourism industry: Germany’s second largest airline has inaugurated a twice-weekly flight connecting Berlin and Tel Aviv.

Peres to Assad: Choose Between Golan and Iran

The Golan is negotiable, but Israel will not hand it over while Syria continues its ties with Iran and Hizbullah, said President Peres.