Germany and israel

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.

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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.
Israel's Iron Dome aerial defence system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, above the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

VW's Qatari investors push back against Iron Dome plant deal talks with Rafael, sources say

The QIA is Volkswagen's third-largest shareholder after the Porsche SE investment vehicle of the family owners and the state of Lower Saxony. It has two seats on the carmaker's supervisory board.

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A Helsing HX2 loitering monition drone is presented at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026

Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession

Over a dozen Israeli companies are participating in ILA Berlin, bringing combat-proven technology to Germany

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The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war

Israel's capacity to produce Arrow missiles for Israeli defense increased between seven and 10 times, The Jerusalem Post learned.

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Israel, Germany to expand bilateral defense and industrial cooperation

Berlin has increased its defense budget and has set up special fund to upgrade its armed forces

APRIL 21, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A German and an Israeli flag are pictured in front of the warship "Atzmaut" (Independence, in Hebrew), built by a German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), during a handover ceremony, in Kiel, Germany July 27, 2021.

Israelis, Germans agree Germany should play mediator role in Middle East

While cooperation between the two nations was celebrated, the people’s lack of knowledge about each other’s countries was highlighted in the survey results.

MARCH 3, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on 2/3/2022.

Germany, France, UK cannot ignore the Iranian threat - Lapid

“A nuclear Iran endangers not only Israel but the entire world," the foreign minister said.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, February 10, 2022.

Israel’s Trigo powers hybrid cashierless supermarket for German giant Netto

Trigo transforms existing supermarkets into fully autonomous or hybrid digital stores, combining AI technology with ceiling-mounted cameras to create an innovative shopping experience.

DECEMBER 20, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trigo technology at work in Munich.

The future challenges of the German-Israel relationship

Israel and the Federal Republic of Germany are linked by close political, economic, cultural and civil society contacts.

DECEMBER 16, 2021ByMARVIN ZIEGELE/SPECIAL TO THE JERUSALEM POST
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin

Bennett invites new German chancellor to Israel

The prime minister talks with Olaf Scholz about the relationship between Israel and Germany.

DECEMBER 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin

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.

Olaf Scholz to be elected as new chancellor of Germany

Germany is getting a new chancellor. Olaf Scholz is to take the political helm from now on.

DECEMBER 7, 2021ByMARVIN ZIEGELE/SPECIAL TO THE JERUSALEM POST
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a hybrid party conference for the approval of the traffic light coalition agreement at the party headquarters in Berlin, Germany, December 4, 2021

What does the future hold for Germany and its Jews? - opinion

Many around the world and in Germany are wondering what a new government will bring.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021BySACHA STAWSKI
Leader of the Greens Annalena Baerbock speaks during a meeting after the presentation of the coalition deal of SPD, FDP and Greens parties, in Berlin, Germany November 25, 2021.

What is Germany's next foreign minister's position on Israel? - analysis

Annalena Baerbock is set to become Germany's new foreign minister. What does the Green Party leader think of the Jewish state?

NOVEMBER 26, 2021ByMARVIN ZIEGELE/SPECIAL TO THE JERUSALEM POST
Leader of the Greens Annalena Baerbock speaks during a meeting after the presentation of the coalition deal of SPD, FDP and Greens parties, in Berlin, Germany November 25, 2021.