Germany and israel

Germany stands 'firmly' on Israel's side, Oct. 7 must never be repeated, says Chancellor Merz

“Our Israeli friends can count on our efforts to ensure that such a crime is never repeated. And we will stand up to those who relativize or even question Israel’s right to exist."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
People look at Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate is illuminated with the Israeli flag in Berlin on October 7, 2026, the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.
Technion's 2016 edition of the Harvey Prize. Both professor would later be awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

Prof. Deisseroth of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Prof. Hegemann of Humboldt University of Berlin were awarded the Harvey Prize in 2016 and received the Nobel in 2026.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
IAI's TAHR for the German Special Forces

IAI debuts new tactical vehicle for German special forces

Two TAHRs to be transported inside CH‑47 Chinook helicopters, with crews able to achieve combat readiness shortly after landing

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Germany on its way to getting Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system

While it may take awhile before an Iron Dome battery will be deployed on German soil, Germany sees Israeli missile defense as the best bet against hostile Russian activity.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Germany will send more weapons to Israel soon, Scholz says

German approvals for arms exports have dropped sharply this past year.

OCTOBER 10, 2024ByREUTERS
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany's Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck stand up during a minute of silence on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack, ahead of a session of the lower house of parliament Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, October 10, 2024.

Individuals who post 'From the River to the Sea' to be denied German citizenship

The use of maps in which the territory of the State of Israel is replaced with the colors of the Palestinian flag is also in contravention of the law.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Pro-Palestinian poster hanging at the Northwestern University campus

Germany holds back weapons supply to Israel, despite promise of support - report

"Ultimately, the growing concerns [against Israel] are the reason why fewer approvals are being granted, even if no one wants to say it out loud."

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers his speech after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Jerusalem, March 17, 2024.

Germany delays selling weapons to Israel but continues sales to Qatar, sparking criticism - report

Shortly after October 7, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to Israel and delivered a pledge of unconditional solidarity with Jerusalem.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talks with citizens during an event in Magdeburg, Germany, August 25, 2022.

Germany's democracy is in crisis - opinion

According to official data, nearly 5,400 attacks against public and elected officials were carried out in Germany in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024ByELDAD BECK
PARTIES ON the Right and far Right that are supportive of Israel gained seats in the recent European parliamentary elections, but that could prove to be a mixed blessing. Here, Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla react to results in Berlin.

Israel’s dilemma: Navigating relations with Germany’s rising political extremes - opinion

As Germany's AfD and BSW gain traction in regional elections, Israel faces a tough choice: engage with these political extremes or maintain its stance of boycotting them altogether.

AUGUST 31, 2024ByELDAD BECK
AfD members sit in voting booths on the day of the European election assembly 2023 of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Magdeburg, Germany, July 29, 2023.

Is German history repeating itself? Jewish leader shares fears of AfD's rise in Thuringia

Germany will hold local elections on September 1 and could see the rise of the far-right AfD party in Thuringia.

AUGUST 30, 2024ByELDAD BECK
VISITORS STAND in front of the camp gate bearing the inscription ‘To Each His Own’ at the former Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp near the eastern German city of Weimar in Thuringia. Last year saw a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, including an explosion of anti-Israel antisemitism.

German Jews and politician urge Berlin join Israel in military action against Iran

The current left-center coalition government—Social Democrats, Free Democratic Party, and Green Party—have shown no appetite to furnish Israel with military troops.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speak to the media after their meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

German foreign policy expert call on Berlin to join coalition to protect Israel against Iran

CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter told Spiegel that Germany should offer Israel military support to defend against Iran's attacks.

AUGUST 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.

Antisemitism in Europe is on the rise, yet residents are divided on its source - survey

Research shows that respondents understand that antisemitism is prolific in Europe, owever, many of them have never met a Jew or Israeli.

MAY 2, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A DEMONSTRATOR holds a sign that reads “Never Again is Now” during a protest against right-wing extremism and the far-Right opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD), in Cologne, in January.