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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.

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

Irene Aue-Ben-David

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

 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


German president stresses special relationship with Israel, despite differences

Having come from Yad Vashem and its grim reminders, Steinmeier termed the current relationship of mutual trust between Israel and Germany as “miraculous.”

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin

Israel blames Germany for EU support of UNESCO anti-Israel resolution

Is Germany leading European support for the resolution attacking Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem?

Angela Merkel and Sigmar Gabriel.

Analysis: German FM fishes for antisemitic vote in row with Israel

"Gabriel’s spat with Netanyahu appears to not be about Israel but how German elites can’t bring themselves to work through their reaction to muscular political Zionism."

German Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel

Analysis: Netanyahu's aggressive approach to foreign diplomacy

The PM’s decision to cancel a meeting with the German foreign minister is the most recent example of pushing back against what he views as shabby diplomatic treatment of Israel.

Sigmar Gabriel

Netanyahu slams German FM for insulting victims of Holocaust

"I don't welcome diplomats from other countries who visit Israel and at the same time meet organizations that call our soldiers war criminals," Netanyahu said in a Bild interview.

Netanyahu and Gabriel

Merkel: ‘Regrettable Netanyahu canceled FM meet’

"Our friends cannot act to harm Israel," Breaking the Silence is the enemy, says Israel's deputy Foreign Minister.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) greets Israeli President Reuven Rivlin upon his arrival for a meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin on May 12, 2015.

The unacceptable behavior of the German foreign minister

We would expect more sensitive behavior from a German minister, especially one who regards himself as a potential future leader of his nation.

Sigmar Gabriel

Does Netanyahu's new leftist litmus test waste diplomatic capital?

Netanyahu’s decision to open up this battle front could be seen as one more push toward a “my way or the highway” autocratic leadership type.

Netanyahu and Gabriel

German lawmaker cites 'grave differences' as top diplomat heads for Israel

The comments came as Germany's foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, headed to the region.

Norbert Roettgen‏

German lawmaker cites 'grave differences' as top diplomat heads for Israel

The comments came as Germany's foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, headed to the region.

Norbert Roettgen‏