Germany
Germany sees sharp rise in Islamist-motivated antisemitic crimes since October 7
Greens MP Lamya Kaddor asked the federal government last month what figures it has regarding antisemitic incidents in Muslim or Islamist contexts before and after October 7, 2023.
German textbooks excel on Holocaust, uneven on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, report finds
Berlin’s Left faces coalition crisis after candidate admits fear of pro-Hamas figures in own party
Israeli, US flags burned in Lyon as economic protests turn violent in European cities
IAI chairman says Defense Ministry debt stands close to NIS 6 b., warns about keeping up production
"That is a lot of money for a company," chairman Boaz Levy said in an interview with 103FM, adding that the situation could be solved by actions in the Defense and the Finance ministries.
Germany probes suspected arson near defense firm as sabotage concerns mount
Police said they were looking into a fire overnight at a construction site at the headquarters of defense firm Rohde & Schwarz, whose products include radar systems to detect, track, and jam drones.
EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed to increase pressure on Russia, especially after the attempted attack at Leipzig that she said showed Moscow's growing "recklessness."
With AfD gaining traction in eastern Germany, what would a far Right win mean for Jews? - analysis
An AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could portend wider-scale momentum, while the party defends antisemitism accusations by saying that it supports Israel and sees it as a model to follow.
German Navy successfully completes trial of Israeli-made naval Lora ballistic missile
During the trial launches, the missile "was launched to its trajectory, navigated its course to the target, and hit it with utmost precision," IAI said in a press release.
Two injured in blast at train station in southern Germany
Augsburg is a regional transport hub around 55 kilometers northwest of Munich.
Final German 'Dragon' submarine on its way to Israel as Navy continues modernization efforts
Multiple foreign publications have reported that Israeli submarines are part of a triad of nuclear deterrence that Israel possesses.
Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany did not view Leipzig as an isolated incident, saying that "It fits into a broader pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe."
Power lines damaged in suspected sabotage attack at Germany's Brandenburg power substation
The incident involved "an unconventional explosive and incendiary device that is capable of detonating but did not do so," police said, without giving further details.
Rabbis must lean into Zionism from the pulpit this holiday season - opinion
In a new era of antisemitism, rabbis have a responsibility to lead Jews with courage, clarity and pride in Israel.
