Germany

Germany tells Israeli government to stop West Bank settlement construction

This comes after Smotrich announced his approval for settlements in the E1 area.

An Israeli flag flutters, as part of the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.
Here, the prime minister addresses the media on Sunday.

Netanyahu's biggest gamble: A final push into Gaza to repair Israel's broken image

 Delivery of weapons from Germany to Israel, package of military aid (illustrative)

German defense contractor Renk considers continuing Israel exports, bypassing embargo - report

People attend a protest against the US attack on nuclear sites, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 22, 2025.

Iran could face European sanctions if nuclear talks not resumed - report


German halt to arms support to Israel is a blunder - opinion

The announcement by Chancellor Friedrich Merz was met with swift backlash from Jewish organizations.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to suspend arms deliveries to Israel has unleashed quite a storm at home, says the writer.

Germany's halt to arms exports to Israel is response to Gaza expansion plans, chancellor says

"We cannot deliver weapons into a conflict that is now being pursued exclusively by military means. We want to help diplomatically, and we are doing so," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

File pictures shows the leader and top candidate for Chancellor of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party Friedrich Merz (L, on February 24, 2025 in Berlin) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (on December 9, 2024 in Jerusalem.

Tagging and tracking: How authorities plan to monitor suspect in Madeleine McCann case

The convicted sex offender, with a history of crimes against children, reportedly wanted to travel to a country without an extradition treaty with the EU or UK.

 Madeleine McCann

German parents name baby after former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, likely to be rejected by court

German parents can grant any name they wish upon birth, but all names must later be approved by the registry office to ensure that it appears on the population register, Judische Allgemeine reported.

UKL welcoming the birth of baby Yahya Sinwar, August 3, 2025.

Germany sees 1,047 antisemitic crimes, two attempted murders, in first three months of 2025

BKA's report noted that the vast majority of antisemitic crimes are attributable to right-wing extremism, however "antisemitism is widespread throughout society."

Frontex’s Executive Director Hans Leijtens speaks to German and Greek border police during his visit at the border between Bulgaria and Turkey, near Kapitan Andreevo, Bulgaria, February 29, 2024.

Germany arrests three in suspected far-Right Reichsbuerger plot to overthrow gov't

The Reichsbuerger movement rejects modern German democracy as illegitimate, and its followers argue they are citizens of a monarchy that endured after Germany's defeat in WWI.

 Police perform a raid on suspected members of the Reichsbürger far-right group in Saaldorf, Germany, Dec. 7, 2022.

German wines at heartwarming prices

The German wine brand Hans Bea’ has landed in Israel. Yair Gat embraces it with both hands, not only because of the pricing.

Rhine River

German club cancels Israeli soccer player Shon Weissman's move amid fan backlash

Weissman called for the Gaza Strip to be "wiped out," along with other comments made in now-deleted posts across social media platforms.

 Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Israel v Faroe Islands - Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel - November 15, 2021 Israel's Shon Weissman celebrates scoring their second goal.

Number of antisemitic incidents doubles in Hamburg, mainly from ideological left, Islamists

In 2024, the number of antisemitic crimes motivated by religious ideology or politics (relating to foreign elements) rose significantly, surpassing those by right-wing extremists.

 Muslim Interaktiv organize a rally calling for caliphate in Hamburg, Germany

IDF executes first aid drop in coordination with Spain, France, Germany

"Over the past few hours, 126 aid packages, containing food for the residents of both the southern and northern Gaza Strip, were airdropped by six different countries," the IDF said.

A plane releases airdropped humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, July 30, 2025.

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

Ben-Gvir's comments drew the condemnation of FM Gideon Sa'ar, who referred to the far-Right minister's remarks as "unnecessary and harmful."

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