Friedrich Merz
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.
US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump
Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'
In the over 100-page-long criminal complaint, the lawyers provide what they say is extensive evidence for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by Israel.
World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism
Some Israeli public figures did not make standalone Holocaust Remembrance Day statements, choosing instead to respond to current events in light of the solemn day.
Trump's war in Iran has many explanations, but few answers - opinion
From nuclear threats to regime change, Trump’s reasons for war keep shifting, leaving allies and voters confused.
Germany's Merz declares commitment to Israel after pro-Palestinian heckles him at political rally
"The federal government I lead will never leave any doubt about where we stand," Merz announced to the crowd. "We stand with Israel."
Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion
Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.
Hezbollah tensions rise, Trump meets with Merz
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Donald Trump, Germany's Merz to meet in Washington as Iran war ramps up
Merz will be the first European leader to meet Trump since the start of the operation, which has blocked one of the world's key oil shipping lanes and thrown global air transport into chaos.
Merz's CDU party unanimously adopts motion to end UNRWA funding, create rules for payments to PA
At the CDU congress, Merz's party approved a motion to freeze aid to the Palestinian Authority until reforms are made, end EU/German subsidies to UNRWA, and ensure antisemitism compliance.
Currently no plans to buy additional F-35 jets, Berlin says
"There are no plans, and there is no decision," the government spokesperson said.
Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman
An Iranian official told Reuters the direct talks had not officially started, and that Iran’s demands had been conveyed to the US via Oman.
