Germany and Italy on Tuesday rebuffed calls to suspend an EU cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the West Bank.
Germany's foreign minister is urging Israel to limit its offensive actions in Lebanon after Israeli leadership has said that the US-Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there.
Germany's Chancellor said he 'would have advised against US-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday while the Foreign Minister cautioned against a growing crisis if the conflict is not de-escalated.
The German Chancellor continues to voice strong support for the US and Israel as they continue to wage war against Iran's Islamic Republic, but has voiced concern around the fact that it will impact the economy.
Germany's foreign ministry on Friday "urgently" advised nationals not to go to Israel as it sharpened its travel advice over increasing tensions in the Middle East, as airline Lufthansa announced Saturday it has cancelled it flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil and Tehran.
Germany maintains a 'special responsibility' to the state of Israel and expects its citizens to embody that. Here's a look at how certain statements, and even social media activity, can endanger a dual-nationals' citizenship status.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin's support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Israel on Saturday for his first visit since taking office, aiming to reaffirm traditionally solid ties that were shaken during the Gaza war.
In August Germany had announced that it would stop sending weapons that could be used in the Gaza strip as international backlash against Israel's offensive reached a breaking point. Now government leaders say arms can once again be sent there.
Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Thursday that the humanitarian situation in Gaza was 'beyond imagination', ramping up the pressure on Israel to act quickly as criticism mounts over the devastating war.
Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognise a Palestinian state.
Germany said Friday it had 'no plans to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term,' after President Emmanuel Macron said France intended to do so in September.
Israeli President Issac Herzog will visit Germany on Monday to mark 60 years of relations with the country that perpetrated the Holocaust, at a time when ties are complicated by Israel's alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz held his first call in office with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the Gaza war and Middle East tensions, Berlin said Friday.
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German airline group Lufthansa said Monday it had suspend its services to Beirut until August 5th after Israel threatened reprisals for a deadly rocket strike launched from Lebanon.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Israel in the coming days to show solidarity in the wake of the deadly attack by Hamas militants on October 7th, German media reported Monday.
Germany will allow Israel to use two of its Heron TP combat drones and is considering a request from the Jewish state for ammunition for warships, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday evening called on his compatriots to show solidarity with the country's Jewish population and guarantee their safety, condemning incidents at pro-Palestinian rallies.
German federal prosecutors Tuesday announced a probe into Hamas on suspicion of kidnap and murder of German
citizens, as the mother of a German-Israeli woman believed abducted appealed for help.
Germany and France on Saturday moved to reinforce security around Jewish temples, schools and monuments after the
surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas against Israel.
