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A German perspective on the Amsterdam pogrom

It is time for Europe to wake up. As a German, the shame after the Amsterdam pogrom is overwhelming. Op-ed.

Germany:

Pro-Palestinian shouts 'From the river to the sea'

Activist convicted in German court of committing a crime, after shouting "From the river to the sea" during a pro-Palestinian support rally.

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.

Germany:

National soccer team redesigning numeral to avoid runic 'S'

Germany will redesign the numbers on its national soccer jersey after realizing they look like a Nazi symbol.

Planned attack in Sweden

Germany arrests two suspected ISIS members

Germany arrests two Afghan nationals for allegedly planning attack on the Swedish parliament in retaliation for Quran burnings which caused an uproar.

German Chancellor:

'Aid must reach Gaza on a larger scale'

German Chancellor urges Israel to allow humanitarian aid access to Gaza on a larger scale, ahead of a two-day trip to the Middle East.

ICJ to hear Nicaragua vs. Germany case on Israel aid

International Court of Justice will hold hearings on April 8 and 9 in Nicaragua's case against Germany for giving military aid to Israel and defunding UNRWA.

'Facilitating Gaza genocide'

Nicaragua files case against Germany at ICJ

Nicaragua launches case against Germany at International Court of Justice, claims Germany is facilitating "genocide" in Gaza by giving support to Israel.

German youth applaud Final Solution results

German students applauded a slide at the end of film, 'The Wannsee Conference,' describing how many Jews were murdered in the Holocaust.

Berlin:

Jewish student attacked by pro-Palestinian student

23-year-old pro-Palestinian Arab student beats 30-year-old Jewish student in Berlin, causing him to require hospitalization.

After protests:

German far-right party suffers electoral defeat

AfD party suffers a narrow electoral defeat after huge protests against the party over revelations of debates about mass expulsions of immigrants.

Three more European countries suspend UNRWA funding

Germany, Netherlands, and Scotland pause funding to UNRWA following evidence that UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre.

Report:

Leaders of AfD discussed plans to deport foreigners

German protesters say meeting by far-right extremists echoed the Nazis’ notorious ‘Wannsee’ conference.

Yemen:

US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles

In latest strike against Iranian-backed rebels, US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were ready to be launched.

Foreign Ministry:

'Russia harming the victims of the Holocaust'

Foreign Ministry blasts Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, who criticized Germany for supporting Israel in the lawsuit against it at the International Court of Justice.

Jewish group:

'Abhorrent, antisemitic hate fest' held in Berlin

Under the guise of free speech, mass murder of Jews and rape of Israeli women legitimized at meeting in Berlin.

Standing by Israel:

Germany to intervene on Israel's behalf at ICJ

Germany announces says there is “no basis whatsoever” to accuse Israel of genocide. Netanyahu thanks Chancellor Scholz.

Berlin:

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

Man assaults two people who were speaking Hebrew in Neukölln district before fleeing the scene.

Kindertransport memorial vandalized in Berlin

Berlin police investigating vandalism of Kindertransport memorial following pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

'We have to wake up':

Ambassador to Germany calls for response to antisemitism

Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor: It's not enough to react with words to antisemitism. You have to do something practical.

German police foil New Year's Eve terror attack in Cologne

German police arrest three people over alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne.

Dortmund, Germany, remembers its only Jewish mayor and his story

Paul Hirsch, Dortmund’s only Jewish mayor died in poverty after a successful career. The city is reviving his story.

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

Report:

European countries warned of planned terror attacks

Austria, Germany and Spain received warnings that an Islamist terrorist cell plans to carry out attacks on New Year's Eve or Christmas.

Germany protests to Iran over plot to attack synagogue

Germany summons Iranian charge d’affaires after court determines Iran was involved in plot to attack a German synagogue.

For the first time:

Candidate for German far-right party wins mayoral election

A candidate for Alternative for Germany elected mayor of the eastern town of Pirna, marking another milestone for the party.

Due to diplomatic immunity:

Germany won't prosecute Abbas for Holocaust comments

Berlin AG drops Mahmoud Abbas’ Holocaust hate speech case due to diplomatic immunity.

Thousands of non-Jews rally against antisemitism in Berlin

German official: 'Jews are afraid, & they feel left alone, it’s important that we make a powerful statement here today: Never again is now.'

German state requiring citizenship applicants to support Israel

German state of Saxony-Anhalt now requires citizenship applicants to sign statement in support of Israel.

Watchdog warns: Antisemitic incidents rose over 300% in Germany

Antisemitic incidents have surged 320% in Germany since Oct. 7, watchdog finds.

Germany:

15-year-old arrested for planning a terrorist attack

Authorities believe the suspect discussed possible attack plans targeting a Christmas market.

Singer apologizes for falsely accusing hotel of antisemitism

German-Jewish singer apologizes for falsely accusing Leipzig hotel of antisemitism.

German Pres. President Steinmeier visits Kibbutz Be’eri

President of Germany announces €7m funding to rebuild Kibbutz Be'eri art gallery. 'Even in these days we’re thinking to the future.'

After Hamas ban:

German police search properties of Hamas members and followers

Hundreds of police officers search 16 properties of Hamas members and followers in Germany following ban on the group.

Germany:

Authorities raid homes of 17 people over antisemitic hate speech

German authorities raid homes of 17 people in the state of Bavaria accused of spreading antisemitic hate speech.

German authorities search 54 Hezbollah-linked sites

'We do not tolerate Islamist propaganda or anti-Semitic and anti-Israel agitation,' German Interior Min. Faeser says.

German Chancellor opposes 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza

German Chancellor says a ceasefire would leave Hamas the possibility of recovering and obtaining new missiles.

German Chancellor vows to protect the country's Jews

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges to protect Jews against a "shameful" upsurge in antisemitism.

Hamas supporters leave Germany after being outlawed

Supporters of the Hamas and Samidoun terror groups flee to Switzerland after German government announces ban on activities.

Is Germany closing its gates to immigrants?

German government passes a series of laws that will make it more difficult for immigrants to enter Germany.

Germany: Man rams airport security gate, fires shots

Police close Hamburg airport after armed individual rams security gate and fires shots into the air.

German minister:

Anyone who praises Hamas will need to answer for it in court

German Vice Chancellor Habeck calls for consequences for Israel-haters, warns against praising Hamas terror.

Germany:

Man arrested for plotting to attack pro-Israel demonstration

Police in city of Essen arrest man after receiving "indications of a possible attack scenario".

German antisemitism czar:

'Rise in antisemitism brings us back to most horrific times'

Germany’s antisemitism commissioner, Felix Klein, expresses concern amid increase in anti-Jewish violence.

In wake of Israel-Hamas war:

German leaders denounce rise in antisemitism

Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz: I am deeply outraged by the way in which antisemitic hatred and inhuman agitation have been breaking out.

PM Netanyahu:

'European leaders unwavering in support for Israel'

PM Netanyahu speaks with leaders of Germany, France, and Greece, thanks them for 'unswerving support' for Israel.

German FM tears up:

'These days, we are all Israelis'

Germany Foreign Minister Baerbock meets families whose loved ones were abducted: I am shocked as a human being, a mother and a daughter.

Western countries:

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn Hamas, express support for Israel.

Pro-Palestinian activists hand out sweets for massacre

German supporters of the PLO handed out sweets to passersby to celebrate the attack on Israel.

Germany:

AfD leader taken to hospital after 'violent incident'

Leader of far-right Alternative for Germany given medical treatment and taken to hospital shortly before speaking engagement.

Germany bans far-right movement

Germany's Interior Ministry announces it banned the "Artgemeinschaft" movement, calls it a "deeply racist and antisemitic association".

Study: Right-wing extremist attitudes on the rise in Germany

New survey shows rise in number of people in Germany who hold antisemitic worldviews, support idea of dictatorship.

Germany:

806-page report: Reform rabbi responsible for alleged misconduct

Final investigation into prominent German Reform rabbi Walter Homolka affirms abuse of power allegations.

Netanyahu to German Chancellor:

'Iran's expulsion of IAEA inspectors is unacceptable'

Netanyahu meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Germany outlaws neo-Nazi group

The decision was made in cooperation with US authorities and led to a wave of arrests in several districts in Germany.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

Germany:

Two Syrians arrested over alleged terrorist ties

German prosecutors announce arrests of two Syrians suspected of belonging to foreign terrorist organizations.

Germany to commemorate Polish victims of World War II

German government presents plans for “German-Polish House” in Berlin to serve as memorial to Polish victims of World War II.

'Flight through Auschwitz'

German politician under fire for flyer published in high school

Bavaria deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger was accused of responsibility for parody flyer mocking the Holocaust.