Munich

German court sentences Munich car attacker to life for murders

Munich court sentences 25-year-old to life in prison with a finding of severe guilt for a lethal 2025 car attack that killed two and injured dozens.

Germany:

Planned a terror attack at a synagogue and blew his fingers off

Munich prosecutors file indictment against a 15-year-old with links to ISIS, suspected of planning an antisemitically motivated terrorist attack at a synagogue in Bavaria.

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.

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.

Suspect attempts to breach Israeli consulate in Munich

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

Due to security

Fenerbahce moves matches against Israeli teams to Munich

Fenerbahce will host Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Munich due to Turkish security rules, as EuroLeague approves Israeli home games from December.

In tears, wearing kippah

Chancellor Merz gives emotional speech on rising antisemitism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends the reopening of the Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue in Munich, expresses shock at the rise of antisemitism in the country, highlighting anti-Jewish sentiment among some Muslim immigrants and admitting: "For too long, we turned a blind eye."

87 Years Later:

Historic synagogue reopens in Munich

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was moved to tears at a dedication ceremony marking the reopening of the historic Reichenbachstrasse synagogue in Munich, saying he 'declares war on antisemitism.'

Munich ramming: Mother and daughter declared dead of injuries

Mother, 37, and her two-year-old daughter die of their injuries following ramming attack in Munich, Germany.

Munich car ramming injures 30, authorities investigate motive

Driver crashes into labor union demonstration in central Munich, injuring 30 people, including children. The suspect, an Afghan asylum-seeker, arrested at the scene.

Attack on Munich consulate:

Devices seized at shooter's home

Authorities seize electronic devices from home of Austrian involved in a shooting near Israel's consulate in Munich, Germany. No weapons or ISIS group propaganda found.

Germany:

Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate; no injuries

Shots fired near Israeli consulate in Munich. No casualties. Lone shooter neutralized. Incident occurrs on anniversary of 1972 Munich Olympics attack, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.

Munich Jewish community donates new bulletproof ambulance to MDA

This month, a ceremony was held to inaugurate a new bulletproof ambulance donated by the Jewish community of Munich to Magen David Adom (MDA).

Community working to support family after Munich cantor killed

Prominent German cantor and opera singer is killed in what police say was a family dispute.

Germany:

Woman arrested after cursing Jewish children

57-year-old woman curses students and teachers from Jewish school in Munich and arrested by the local police.

85 years later:

Rubble from Munich's main synagogue located

Nazi leader Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of the building five months before Kristallnacht in 1938.

Conference of European Rabbis leaves UK after seven decades

Orthodox rabbinical alliance moving to new headquarters in Germany where they will also open Center for Jewish Life.

Germany to probe 1972 Munich Massacre

The probe is part of an agreement reached last year with the relatives of the 11 Israeli athletes who were murdered.

Munich fails to stop upcoming Roger Waters concert

German city cites legal issues after admitting it will not be able to stop BDS supporting musician accused of antisemitism from performing.

Roger Waters threatens to sue German cities over canceled shows

Musician to take legal action after Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne councils attempt to stop him from performing over alleged antisemitism.

Germany:

Following Frankfurt, other cities to cancel Roger Waters shows

German tour by pro-BDS former Pink Floyd frontman may not take place as multiple cities move to ban his concerts.

Germany:

Jewish leader’s bodyguard demoted for Nazi WhatsApp messages

Munich police in process of firing ex-bodyguard of Munich community head Charlotte Knobloch for antisemitic and pro-Hitler messages.

On Kristallnacht, Munich protesters compare COVID to Holocaust

Former Jewish leader clashes with demonstrators at Munich anti-vax protest on Kristallnacht.

German man arrested for making Nazi salute at Israeli athletes

Security guard at European Athletics Championships arrested by police for making gesture at group of Israeli canoeists and rowers.

50 years after massacre, Israeli team wins gold in Munich

Israel’s men’s marathon team won gold at the European Championships in same city where 11 Israeli athletes were murdered a 1972 Olympics,

Three UK soccer fans arrested for Nazi salutes in Munich

Large police presence dealing with unruly British soccer fans who travelled to Munich for England vs Germany game.

CER Convention:

'Education is needed to protect religious freedom in Europe'

Conference of European Rabbis hosts 32nd General Convention at in Munich.

German watchdog: Antisemitism thriving across the country

New report details alarming rise of antisemitism due to the pandemic, anti-Israel protests and online hate.

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.

German Jewish org slams court ruling in support of BDS events

Central Council of Jews condemns ruling by an administrative court that the city of Munich cannot ban the renting of rooms for BDS events.

German auction house under fire for selling Nazi memorabilia

European Jewish leaders slam Munich auction house for sale of 'disgusting lots' of Nazi memorabilia, 'legitimizing Hitler enthusiasts.'

Munich's Chief Rabbi attacked by Muslims

Four Muslims shout derogatory remarks at Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Brodman. Police investigating.

Two Jewish museums plan to reopen in May

Jewish museums in Munich and Vienna announce plans to reopen this month, after nearly two months of closure.

Munich conference cancelled due to anti-Semitism

Munich conference cancelled after rejection of pro-Israel speaker sparks anti-Semitism claims.

Giant menorah lit in Munich: The light defeated darkness

Chabad emissary to Munich: It is important to light a menorah in the heart of the city because Judaism is not something you hide.

Exclusive visit to auction house selling Hitler's items

Elad Simchayoff, European correspondent for Channel 12 News, visits the German auction house about to sell items owned by Adolf Hitler

Rabbi and two sons attacked in Munich

Rabbi and his two sons say they were spit on and verbally attacked as they left a synagogue in on Shabbat.

Munich museum rips Israeli forests as 'settlement policy'

Munich Jewish Museum under fire for exhibit which dubbed Israel's forests in the Negev 'settlement policy'.

Munich to replace 'stumbling stones' Holocaust memorials

Small plaques with details of Jewish residents deported by Nazis to replace 'stumbling stones' in front of houses where the Jews lived.

Roger Waters vs Munich's mayor

Pink Floyd co-founder insists Munich municipality rescind accusation of anti-Semitism.

Rivlin attends memorial to Munich Massacre - 45 years late

Israeli president noted Fatah continues to call Munich Massacre of 11 athletes 'heroic,' memorial decades overdue.

Frankfurt Mayor explains why he banned BDS

'I think many people don't understand the BDS is a deeply anti-Semitic movement.'

President Rivlin to inaugurate memorial for Munich Massacre

Memorial for victims of 1972 Olympics Munich Massacre to be dedicated in city where terrorists murdered 11 Israeli athletes.

1 in critical condition after shooting at Munich train station

Munich train station on lock-down after police officer, passengers shot.

6 charged with incitement after anti-Semitic abuse on Munich bus

Suspects shouted anti-Semitic abuse at dozens of passengers on Munich bus.

'The Jewish community is being targeted from all directions'

Conference of European Rabbis hosts antisemitism discussion at Munich Security Conference.

Liberman: My goal is a Palestinian state

Israeli Defense Minister says 'biggest problem' with two-state-solution is demographics, Tzipi Livni says anti-Semitism 'saddens' her.

Russia Foreign Minister: We need a 'post-West' world order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he hopes for a 'post-West world order' and pragmatic relations with US, says NATO is outdated.

Pence: We will hold Russia accountable

US Vice President Mike Pence promises to support NATO, hold Russia 'accountable,' says NATO members should increase defense budgets.

Brains of Jewish Holocaust victims found in Munich institute

"Whoever thought this chapter was closed - is completely mistaken."

Europe has lost the Islamic war

German police arrest friend of Munich shooter

16-year-old friend of David Ali Sonboly arrested on suspicion of knowing about the Munich attack and failing to report it.

Netanyahu: We stand alongside Germany

Prime Minister Netanyahu offers condolences to Germany following the lethal shooting attack in Munich.

9 killed in Munich shooting attack

18-year-old murders 9 people, wounds 27 others, in shooting spree in Munich mall; German authorities say he has no apparent terrorist ties.

Breaking:

Shots fired at Munich shopping center

At least one person dead in shooting at the Olympia-Einkaufszentrum shopping center in Munich.

Germany hunts ISIS New Year's bombers in Munich

Two train stations evacuated amid 'concrete' threat of attack by 5 to 7 ISIS suicide bombers targeting the revelers.

Former El Al Pilot Who Tackled Munich Terrorists Passes Away

Uriel Cohen bravely tackled a grenade-wielding terrorist during an attack on Israeli tourists, saving countless lives.

Munich Compromises on Controversial Holocaust Memorial

Long campaign to bring 'stumbling project' project to humanize Holocaust victims in Munich rejected - with the Jewish community's support.

Long-Delayed Museum on Nazism Opens in Munich

Veterans and Holocaust survivors will join politicians at ceremony of new museum built in the "home of [Nazi] movement."

German Ban on Holocaust Memorial to be Overturned?

Debate on Munich's ban of Stolpersteine, 'stumbling blocks' that physically remind Germans of Jewish victims, reaches a climax.