Germany and israel

Germany's left-wing Die Linke struggles to form coalition as anti-Israel controversy swirls

Die Linke came first in the elections to the capital's parliament, which is also a federal state, winning 25.7% of the vote and 45 of the 153 seats, marking a political upheaval in Berlin.

The Berlin state parliament building (Abgeordnetenhaus Berlin) stands on September 5, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
People look at Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate is illuminated with the Israeli flag in Berlin on October 7, 2026, the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.

Germany stands 'firmly' on Israel's side, Oct. 7 must never be repeated, says Chancellor Merz

Technion's 2016 edition of the Harvey Prize. Both professor would later be awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

IAI's TAHR for the German Special Forces

IAI debuts new tactical vehicle for German special forces


Entebbe Op. veterans join airport protest as Netanyahu flies to Germany

Police have given out approximately 30 tickets for blocking emergency routes at the airport, according to the Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit. 

 Israelis protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, at the Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, March 9, 2023.

Germany to advance purchase of Israel's Arrow-3 defense system - exclusive

The letter is set to be signed in about two weeks, but the final parliamentary approval will be delayed until the fall session.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

1,000 authors, academics ask Germany to cancel Netanyahu visit

The letter, signed by over 1,000 authors, professors and academics, asked Germany to cancel the Israeli prime minister's visit due to his government's policies.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during a joint news conference with then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Jerusalem October 4, 2018.

Israel's judicial reform is concerning, German president says in rare remark

In a rare comment, Germany's Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed 'concern' about the 'restructuring of the rule of law' in Israel.

 German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier attends a news conference at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, April 8, 2022. Lehtikuva/Markku Ulander via REUTERS.

German ambassador to Israel: Democracy means judicial autonomy

"Democracy is more than the temporary power of the democratically elected majority," German Ambassador Steffen Seibert said.

 Israeli protestors begin marching from Haifa's Carmel neighborhood on Saturday, February 25, 2023

Israel Aerospace Industry and MBDA Germany to collaborate on electronic warfare

The cooperation will include promoting solutions for training in air defense and electronic warfare based on the ground-breaking “Scorpius” system produced by IAI.

IAI unveils 'TERRA'

Watch how Israeli-German tv anchor ended a broadcast about Hitler - in Hebrew

The broadcast ended with Journalist Antonia Yamin, who has an Israeli father, declaring 'Am Israel Chai.'

 THE SHOAH Wall of Names Memorial in Vienna in 2021, bearing the names of more than 64,000 Austrian Jews killed in the Holocaust.

Will this popular acne drug really cause depression? Study says no

Concerns have been raised in light of anecdotal case stories of suicidality and depression that have been associated in one way or another with taking Roaccutane.

 Woman examines her skin, touching her cheek (illustrative).

Germany to legalize cannabis use for recreational purposes

Germany will follow in the footsteps of other legalized countries, such as Malta.

A woman smokes during an event marking Israel's government's approval of a new policy to decriminalize personal marijuana use in Tel Aviv, Israel February 4, 2017

Will Israel supply Germany with the 'Arrow-3' missile defense system?

Should Germany buy the system, it would mark the first time that it has been sold to another country.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla during a meeting at CENTCOM headquarters in Florida, August 26, 2022