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Grandson of Auschwitz commandant: 'My grandfather was greatest mass murderer in history'

It was only when Höss was in the 7th grade that he discovered who his grandfather was, which changed the way he saw himself.

Kai Höss at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin. January 27, 2026.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the Italy–Germany Business Forum at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026.

Germany establishes diplomatic ties with Niue, signaling the importance of the Pacific - opinion

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

German police arrest Lebanese Hamas terror suspect linked with planning attacks on Jews, Israelis

A rabbi and defendant in a court case appears in the district court in Tiergarten, Berlin, January. 16, 2026.

Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel


'Make Zionists afraid': Hamas symbol used on anti-Zionist poster at Berlin university

Elias Rodriguez was charged with the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgram, who were employees of the Israeli embassy.

 A screenshot of a post with the poster of Yaron Lischinsky.

Interfaith dialogue in Berlin takes place in fluent Arabic

The landmark event, led by Sharaka and the Abraham Accords Institute, gathered religious leaders to promote tolerance and took place exclusively in Arabic

Interfaith dialogue featuring religious leaders from diverse backgrounds took place in Berlin.

Only 36% of Germans have positive perceptions of Israel, survey reveals

The survey was published days before the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

 Germany and Israel national flag

Man sentenced to 3 years in prison over antisemitic attack on Munich massacre victim’s grandson

Key evidence determining the antisemitic nature of the attack was found in a video on the suspect’s phone.

 A sign at an entrance to the Free University in Berlin, Nov. 13, 2023.

Berlin court pauses deportation of pro-Palestine activist pending conviction

The court also refrained from ruling on the permissibility of the slogan " From the river to the sea," commonly used at pro-Palestine protests. 

 Demonstrators hold banners as they take part in a May Day protest in Berlin, Germany, May 1, 2024. The banners read: "Freedom for Palestine" and "Long live the revolutionary first of May. Expropriate corporations, disarm warmongers, smash capitalism".

'Perfect match': Tel Aviv and Berlin are now twin cities

Huldai added that the sisterhood of the two cities would help strengthen ties through "shared values, historical responsibility, and a commitment to a better future for the next generations."

 The mayors of Tel Aviv and Berlin, Ron Huldai and Kai Wegner

Pro-Palestine protester assaults activist against antisemitism in Berlin

Preisler began public campaigning during the coronavirus but has been a regular feature of anti-antisemitism demonstrations in Berlin.

 Demonstrators hold banners as they take part in a May Day protest in Berlin, Germany, May 1, 2024. The banners read: "Freedom for Palestine" and "Long live the revolutionary first of May. Expropriate corporations, disarm warmongers, smash capitalism".

Empire State Building, other int'l landmarks light up orange in honor of Bibas family

Last week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 14 landmarks throughout the state would be lit orange in their honor.

 The Empire State Building will shine with orange light following the Bibas family funeral.

German police on alert after Islamic State calls for carnival attacks

The Festival of Love planned in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in early March was listed as a target on the collage featuring a bloody knife and the hashtag #LetsSlaughter.

 A fighter from the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), mans an anti-aircraft gun mounted on the rear of a vehicle in Mosul July 16, 2014.

New documentary commemorates 'Shoah' for 40th anniversary

“I do not hesitate to say that Shoah was the greatest event in the history of our festival, the Forum of the Berlinale, maybe also the greatest event of the Berlinale itself.”

 THE 72ND BERLIN International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale.