Germany

German bill to criminalize denying Israel's right to exist

Germany’s upper house advances landmark legislation making the denial of Israel’s right to exist punishable by up to five years in prison.

German FM slams Turkey’s claims that Israel is a 'burden'

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul rebukes Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan for calling Israel a global burden, backing Israel amid a diplomatic dispute over Armenian Genocide.

Report

5 killed in shooting in Germany

Multiple people have been killed in a mass shooting in the city of Stade in northern Germany.

AfD lawmaker faces backlash after Nazi salute

German far-right leader appears to make ‘Hitler salute’ in photo as party surges.

Germany:

Trial opens for alleged Iranian agent plotting attacks on Jews

The trial of a Danish national accused of spying on prominent Jewish leaders on behalf of Iranian intelligence to plan attacks begins in Hamburg.

Israeli, German Navies hold joint drill during Haifa Port visit

German Navy vessel docks at Port of Haifa as part of ongoing cooperation with the Israeli Navy; visit includes joint maritime exercise, professional exchanges, and senior commanders' meetings.

Antisemitism:

Jewish father and his children attacked in Berlin

An Arab man was arrested on Saturday after hurling curses and threats at a Jewish man wearing a kippah, who was peacefully walking with his two young children in central Berlin.

Germany:

Antisemitism hits record high since tracking began

Germany recorded an unprecedented 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, according to a new report.

US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

MOD leads 15-company delegation to ILA Berlin 2026

Israel’s participation in ILA Berlin 2026 comes amid a record-breaking year for Israeli defense exports, which surpassed the $19 billion threshold last year.

Beloved Berlin Jewish bakery announces closure

Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since Oct. 7.

'No Jews allowed'

German hotel banned by Booking.com for rejecting Israelis

German hotel removed from Booking.com after sending an antisemitic message to Israelis and refusing their requests to book rooms.

In Munich:

Yad Vashem to open first education center outside Israel

Yad Vashem to open first Holocaust Education Center outside Israel in Munich, aiming to strengthen Holocaust remembrance and education in Germany amid rising antisemitism and Holocaust distortion.

30 Years Later:

Most-wanted fugitive captured in Germany

Daniela Klette, a member of the group, Red Army Faction, was the most-wanted criminal in Germany. A court sentenced her to 13 years in prison for armed robberies.

Indictments in Germany

Iran accused of plotting assassinations of Jewish leaders

The prosecution in Germany claims that agents working for Iran collected information on senior Jewish figures in preparation for assassinations and arson attacks.

Germany:

Anti-Israel encampment approved near Holocaust site

German court allows pro-Palestinian encampment in Hamburg park where Jews were deported by the Nazis.

German leaders came to strengthen the Jewish community in Berlin

A historic visit by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the President of the Bundestag, ministers and governors of the regions was held at the Chabad House campus in the city, following an unusual wave of anti-Semitism.

Germany

Far-left and Islamists behind rise in antisemitic attacks

German Interior Minister Roman Poseck warns of the threat of antisemitism spread by 'Islamism and the left-wing extremism' following government study on antisemitism.

Sa’ar heads to Germany for high-level diplomatic talks

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.

Germany's secret nuclear assistance to Iran

Iran has relied on dual-use German nuclear technology, equipment and training to enrich and produce weapon-grade uranium. Nazi ideology lives on in Iran, whose very name is derived from the world "Aryan." Op-ed.

Germany:

71-year-old Israeli pilot killed in light aircraft crash

Israel Komet, a 71-year-old Israeli pilot, was killed when his private Shark 600 crashed, for an unknown reason, shortly after takeoff in Germany.

Twice In A Week:

President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

Ron Dekel, president of the Union of Jewish Students in Germany, was attacked twice within a week in Berlin, including near a synagogue, after he filmed harassment against him.

After protests and threats

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes

Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.

Israeli defense officials receive rare German military award

Two Israeli defense officials awarded Germany’s Cross of Honor for leading the Arrow 3 system’s deployment, a key milestone in a $6.7B joint project.

Germany:

Trial opens for activists accused of targeting Israeli facility

Five suspects go on trial in Germany over alleged attack on an Israeli defense site, accused of causing major damage and chanting anti-Israel slogans.

German funding against antisemitism misappropriated

Berlin's culture minister resigned after accusations of irregularities in the distribution of €2.6 million in public funds intended to combat antisemitism.

German court jails Hezbollah supporter over weapons videos

Berlin court jails Hezbollah supporter for weapons access and propaganda after Lebanon trip, clears him of fighting for the terror group.

Giulio Meotti:

Anti-Israel barbarians will destroy Europe from within

in Alexanderplatz, which was the stage for Hitlerian parades, DDR marches and today tourist selfies, an incredible pantomime has taken place. Opinion.

Germany, Italy reject calls to suspend EU-Israel cooperation deal

Germany and Italy firmly reject calls by Spain and Ireland to suspend the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. German FM calls the proposal inappropriate.

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

Diplomatic Firestorm:

Smotrich clashes with Israeli ambassador to Germany

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks against Germany - but Smotrich refused to recant.

Smotrich to German Chancellor:

'You won’t force us back into ghettos'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz writes that he is “very concerned about the developments in the Palestinian territories." Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds sharply: “You will not force us back into ghettos."

Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich

Unidentified assailants throw incendiary devices into an Israeli restaurant in Munich in a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries reported, but damage estimated at several thousand euros.

Germany bans pro-Palestinian vigil at Buchenwald memorial

Authorities block planned rally at former Nazi camp site amid backlash, citing concerns over Holocaust distortion and misuse of the memorial.

European ministers warn Israel over death penalty bill

Germany, France, Italy and the UK voice concern over proposed Israeli legislation allowing death penalty for terrorists, claiming harm to human rights and 'inhumane' punishment.

Iran war

German Chancellor doubts success of US-Israel campaign

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voices skepticism over whether the United States and Israel have a clear strategy to end the war with Iran.

Germany:

Four Hamas terrorists jailed for stockpiling weapons in Europe

Berlin court sentences four members of a Hamas-linked cell to prison terms for stockpiling weapons intended for terror attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe.

Infuriating comparison

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online

Sa'ar rebukes German envoy after he links Hezbollah, Iranian attacks and teen's murder with 'settler violence,' calling comparison unacceptable.

Bridging cultures:

Albanian and German students unite for Holocaust remembrance

German school named for Albanian who saved Jews sends students to Tirana for Holocaust remembrance.

Western leaders call on Israel to stop war in Lebanon

Five Western countries criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon and called for efforts to prevent a large-scale military operation.

German antisemitism commissioner resigns

German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution.

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

'Not Our War'

Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Several NATO member states have rejected a demand by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

In the midst of the war:

German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

Berlin’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal: “The Bundestag’s hosting of European rabbis is a clear statement of Germany’s support for the Jewish people."

German court hands 6.5-year sentence to Hezbollah member

German court sentences a Lebanese man to 6.5 years in prison for assisting Hezbollah’s drone program, including procuring parts later used in explosive drones fired at Israel.

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem

'We won't ignore calls to destroy Israel'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his German counterpart held a joint press conference, emphasizing that Iranian missiles threaten the entire region.

'They can't take our spirit'

The powerful message from the scene of the disaster

Smadar Katz who lost her husband in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh, sent a message of resilience while meeting the Israeli and German Foreign Ministers at the scene.

Suspect attempts to breach Israeli consulate in Munich

Suspect shouting, 'Allahu akhbar' attempts to break into Israeli consulate, is arrested.

Amid rising tensions

Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel and Iran

Several countries, including France, Britain, and Germany, advise citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran due to escalating tensions. Warnings include heightened security risks and possible border closures.

IAI delivers autonomous submarine defense vehicle to Germany

BlueWhale is a mature, first-of-its-kind fully autonomous large underwater vehicle that combines reconnaissance, sensor technology, and data fusion in a single system.

Anti-Zionist protest at Buchenwald memorial draws condemnation

German anti-Zionist group’s plan to protest at Buchenwald memorial over keffiyeh ban sparks outrage.

Over terror ties

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany calls for an end to financial support for UNRWA, demanding stricter monitoring of aid to the Palestinian Authority and an immediate halt to donations.

German court rejects lawsuit over weapons exports to Israel

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses a Palestinian Arab’s lawsuit challenging Germany’s weapons exports to Israel.

Germany, Austria join call for Albanese resignation

European foreign ministers condemn remarks labeling Israel a 'common enemy,' say comments undermine UN impartiality.

'Jew' painted on Jewish family's mailbox

In an antisemitic incident in Hamburg, Germany, unknown individuals carved the word 'Jew' onto the mailbox of a Jewish family living in the Harburg district.

Proposed railway route threatens historic Holocaust memorial

German trains brought Jews to their death at Bergen-Belsen. They can’t be allowed to disturb the site. Opinion.

Targeted Jewish institutions

Germany arrests Lebanese suspect in Hamas plot

German police arrest a Lebanese man accused of aiding a Hamas plot to attack Jewish and Israeli institutions.

Keep door open to talks

Merz, Meloni question Trump’s Peace Board

Germany and Italy say Trump’s Peace Board must change before they can join, while Spain declines outright.

Germany, Holocaust memorials demand action on fake AI images

Germany and Holocaust memorials warn that fake AI images are distorting history, urging social media platforms to remove or label them and prevent monetization amid rising concerns over AI-generated forgeries.

'Natural partners'

Netanyahu signs major security pact with Germany

Joint declaration expands cooperation on cybersecurity, counterterrorism, law enforcement, and advanced defense technologies.