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Israel's peculiar state of affairs: Arab nations friendlier, Europe's relations fall - editorial

There is something deeply strange about an Israel increasingly able to discuss its future with Arab and Muslim states while European nations grow increasingly hostile.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Museumplein ahead of a 6 km march through the city as part of a protest demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 5, 2025.
German and Israeli national flags

German business giants led by DHL chief visit Israel to strengthen economic ties

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' as FM visits Israel

 GERMAN CHANCELLOR Olaf Scholz’s government sees itself attacked on two fronts because of weapons sales to Israel. Here, the chancellor meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv last October.

How committed is Germany to Israel's security? Only time will tell


Visit by German president to the President’s Residence represents closure of circle, says Rivlin

Rivlin at one time had fought the establishment of diplomatic relations with Germany.

President Reuven Rivlin hosts his German counterpart Joachim Gauck at the President's Residence in Jerusalem

Analysis: Making sense of Germany’s vote against Israel in the UN Human Rights Council

While Germany and Israel mark 50 years of cooperation, Germany’s readiness to participate in anti-Israel demonization taking place in the UN and similar venues is a growing source of friction.

Netanyahu and Merkel

Are booming German-Iran business relations hurting Israel?

The boost in German-Iran trade comes as Israel and Germany prepare to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Iran marks the 36th anniversary of the Islamic revolution

German judge convicts man for shouting ‘Death to Zionists’ at march

Landmark case equates lethal anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism.

Women and children attend a demonstration supporting the Palestinians, in Berlin July 22, 2014.

Germany says it will help finance four new Israeli warships

The mass-circulation Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday that Berlin had earmarked up to 115 million euros for the warships -- which would cost around 1 billion euros in total.

Navy patrols off the coast of Gaza

Peres first recipient of award for fostering Israeli-German dialogue and friendship

The president was one of the few Israelis who called for a dialogue between post-Nazi Germany and Israel 50 years ago.

Peres at 2013 GA 370