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German FM warns weakening PA could create power vacuum, would compromise Israel's security

"The PA is not perfect and is in urgent need of reform. However, weakening the PA does not serve Israel's security," said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a visit to Jerusalem.

JULY 7, 2026|ByREUTERS

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks during a press conference on the day he meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, July 7, 2026.

People view the exhibits at Yad Vashem on April 13, 2026.

Head of Anne Frank Educational Center questions Yad Vashem's Germany expansion, drawing backlash

The Israeli-born educator warned that Yad Vashem's planned branches in Germany could face controversy over the institution's ties to the Israeli government.

MAY 30, 2026|ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David: Preserving the history of German Jewry - interview

Jerusalemite of the Week: A conversation with Leo Baeck Institute director Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David on preserving German Jewish history.

JANUARY 10, 2026|ByAARON REICH

Eyal Zamir is seen signing a many-billion-euro deal with Germany to provide Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system, 2023 (as Defense Ministry director-general).

Israel and Germany's rekindled alliance presents a strategic opportunity - opinion

Over the decades, guilt, the driving force behind Germany’s attitude toward Israel, has been replaced by mutual interests and strategic partnership.

DECEMBER 28, 2025|ByLEV STESIN

With the Jewish New Year coming up, we should ask forgiveness - opinion

Slihot is a special prayer recited in the lead-up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. So should Israel really be this friendly with Germany?

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022ByURI PILICHOWSKI

ONE OF the Holocaust survivors who accompanied Prime Minister Yair Lapid on his trip to Germanyl ast week stands between the prime minister and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on a visit to the Wannsee Villa.

Reviving Iran deal will spark arms race, terror wave, Lapid tell Scholz

"It is time to move past the failed negotiations with Iran. They can not and will not achieve the goals we all share to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon," said Lapid.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin, September 12, 2022.

Ties between Germany and Israel are closer than ever - in the air

The German Bundestag will also approve the arming of the Heron TPs made by Israel Aerospace Industries currently flown by the German Air Force.

APRIL 5, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM

German Air Chief Lt.-Gen. Ingo Gerhartz and outgoing IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Amikam Norkin.

Olaf Scholz is elected new chancellor of Germany

Now it's official. Olaf Scholz will steer Germany's fortunes for the next four years.

DECEMBER 8, 2021ByMARVIN ZIEGELE/SPECIAL TO THE JERUSALEM POST

Designated German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag, the German lower house of Parliament, in Berlin.

Don’t base Israeli-German ties only on the Holocaust - opinion

Successive Israeli governments have been quite successful in winning some time over the Palestinian issue, while improving or preserving economic achievements and cooperation with the EU.

OCTOBER 17, 2021ByELDAD BEN AHARON