News for German 'We must not let Hamas run our lives'Grandmother of boy who was killed in a rocket attack comes to Jerusalem to protest during Merkel visit, demand return of soldiers. Former concentration camp guard tells court he's not guilty100-year-old former guard at Sachsenhausen camp tells German court he's innocent of charges of assisting in the murder of 3,518 prisoners. Angela Merkel will not meet Netanyahu during visit to IsraelPM Bennett will meet Chancellor in private. Also on the itinerary: A visit to Yad Vashem and a meeting with Israeli entrepreneurs. Former Nazi death camp secretary released after fleeing trial96-year-old former secretary at Stutthof who tried to flee before her trial released from custody in Germany ahead of the next hearing. Gil Ofarim told to leave German hotel for wearing Star of David necklaceGerman Jewish musician Gil Ofarim recounts in social media video how he was told to put away Star of David necklace or leave Leipzig hotel. This German lawyer is seeking justice for a perpetrator of the Babyn Yar massacre80 years after Babyn Yar Holocaust massacre, a German lawyer seeks trial for last living alleged perpetrator.Nazi war crimes suspect caught after fleeing trial96-year-old woman caught hours after failing to turn up for trial on charges of aiding and abetting mass murder in Nazi concentration camp. The German ‘anti-Semitism commissioner’ who enables BDS, Jew-hatred and IranRabbi Cooper of the Wiesenthal Center said re Blume that 'the job of an anti-Semitism commissioner is to fight it and not spread it'. Op-ed. Germany: Police officer under investigation for letters to killerA German police officer allegedly sent fan mail to the gunman who attacked a synagogue on Yom Kippur. Germany, PA sign cooperation agreement$117 million agreement will see German investment in areas under PA control. German court overturns ban on neo-Nazi election postersPosters by far right political party contained the phrase "Hang the Greens." Germany arrests man suspected of aiding Iran's nuclear programMan accused of providing four spectrometers to Iranian-run firm that is on EU blacklist who provided the nuclear equipment to Iran. 60 Jewish orgs urge German voters not to choose far right partyAppeal by Jewish groups calls on voters not to vote for AfD party over its "radical and anti-religious" positions. German synagogue destroyed by Nazi restored with virtual reality technologyVirtual reality reconstruction of Great Synagogue in Erfurt allows users with VR glasses and hand controllers to experience the synagogue. France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talksFrench Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."Jewish teen wearing kippah severely beaten in Cologne, Germany18-year old punched and kicked by group of 10 teens who stole his kippah, suffers broken nose and cheekbone. Merkel to visit Israel before leaving officeGerman Chancellor will head to Israel next week, meet Prime Minister Bennett and President Herzog. Potsdam, Germany opens first synagogue in over 80 yearsPotsdam has opened its first synagogue since the Holocaust along with a new Jewish scholarship center. Germany adds Israel to list of high-risk COVID-19 countriesThe move means a minimum five-day quarantine requirement for those who are unvaccinated. Frankfurt announces construction to begin on $40 million Jewish learning centerThe Jewish Academy, opening in 2024, will serve as an educational institute for European Jewish learning. Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talksGerman Foreign Minister: We cannot stretch out negotiations with Iran into eternity. Did German nurse inject saline instead of COVID-19 vaccine?Thousands asked to get another shot of a COVID-19 vaccine after police find a nurse may have injected them with a saline solution. German government to give $41.5 million to anti-Semitism researchFunds will be used to study the different aspects of anti-Semitism in order to develop the best methods of combating it. 84-year old German man fined for keeping Nazi tank in his underground garageThe man's collection also included a torpedo, mortars, anti-aircraft guns, machine guns, automatic pistols and 1,500 rounds of ammunition. German high court: Facebook illegally removed contentCourt rules that Facebook cannot legally remove content without explanation, giving a warning or the opportunity to appeal the decision. Germany to offer COVID-19 booster shotsGermany will start offering COVID-19 booster shots in September, make it easier for 12-to-17-year-olds to get a vaccine.German FM: Iran is delaying the nuclear talksGerman Foreign Minister warns the option to revive the 2015 nuclear deal will not remain open forever.German Jewish leader calls out far right party ahead of electionsPresident of Central Council of Jews accuses AfD party of sowing social division and being anti-democratic. Suspect in German knife attack sent to psychiatric hospitalExperts determine that it may not be possible to hold suspect in Wuerzburg attack criminally responsible for his actions.German Jewish leader calls on next government to be proactive against Jew hatredDr. Josef Schuste praises government for creating anti-Semitism commissioner, urges next government to continue its proactive policies. German court delays ruling on far-right partyGerman court won’t decide before election on whether Alternative for Germany party cane be put under observation.German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reachedGerman Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks. First late night Jewish talk show to debut on Germany TVShow will delve into various aspects of Germany Jewish identity over the course of eight episodes. Germany: Islamist extremism suspected in knife attackGerman investigators suspect Islamic extremist motive behind deadly knife attack in Wurzburg.Germany approves law banning Hamas flagGermany's Bundestag passes law outlawing symbols of groups designated as terrorist organizations by the EU, including Hamas. Three killed in knife attack in German town of WurzburgThree people killed and six wounded in stabbing attack in town located between Munich and Frankfurt. Motive not yet clear. German media firm CEO: If you’re anti-Israel, look for a new jobCEO of Axel Springer responds to complaints about company flying Israeli flag in show of solidarity with Jews against anti-Semitism. Report: Germany to ban flag of HamasAll parties in Germany's coalition agree to ban flag of Hamas following recent anti-Semitic incidents.Frustration mounts at Germany’s inaction on anti-Israel Kuwaiti AirwaysJewish groups and MPs question why statements critical of the airline's refusal to fly Israeli passengers have not led to action. German troops sent home from Lithuania after charges of anti-Semitism and racismGerman NATO troops in Lithuania as part of a NATO mission accused of hateful behaviour at a hotel party. West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meetingBritain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites. Jewish man assaulted in BerlinPolice investigating Jewish man’s report of being punched in the face and abused with anti-Semitic language while walking home in Berlin.German authorities outlaw organizations which aided HezbollahGerman authorities outlaw three organizations accused of fundraising for Hezbollah, which was banned in the country last year. Germany: Synagogue window shattered near FrankfurtGerman police block 200 protesters chanting anti-Semitic slur from reaching synagogue. EJC: 'Hateful & false narratives about Israel fueling hate & attacks on Jews in Europe'European Jewish Congress strongly condemns attacks on German synagogues. ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on synagogue in Spain'Alllah hu akbar' painted on synagogue in Spain, protesters in London curse Jews. European countries condemn Israel for construction in JerusalemFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain condemn Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem. Study: German “gangsta rap” promotes antisemitism among youthGerman researchers find that young people easily adopt the antisemitic worldview found in gangsta rap. German man accused of sending 100 threatening neo-Nazi lettersString of letters signed with neo-Nazi group abbreviation mostly sent to activists fighting antisemitism and racism. European countries denounce postponement of PA electionsFrance, Germany, Italy and Spain urge PA to announce new date for elections as soon as possible. 2/3 of Makkabi Germany soccer players experienced anti-SemitismNew survey shows that anti-Semitic incidents are far too common experience for Jewish soccer players in Germany.German Ambassador to US: Anti-Semitism must be confrontedEmily Haber says Germany has a “special responsibility” to take action against the rise of online anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic attacks.Report: Berlin sees pandemic spike in anti-Semitic attacksAnti-Semitism commissioner admits that German capital "has an anti-Semitism problem."Race to replace Angela Merkel heating up for parliamentary blocTwo rivals contending to replace Merkel as Germany’s conservative candidate in the upcoming September election are going toe-to-toe. Six Israelis misbehave on plane, arrested in GermanyLufthansa claims that the men refused to wear a mask, drank alcohol and disturbed other passengers.German far-right party to campaign for end to COVID restrictionsGermany's AfD party has a history of controversial statements, particularly surrounding the Holocaust. Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreementOfficials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually to discuss possible US return to 2015 nuclear deal. |
