Tag: Israel-Germany Relations
IDF transfers Gaza orphans to Judea at Berlin’s request
At the request of Germany, Israeli authorities transferred some 70 Palestinian orphans between the ages of 3 and 15 from the Gaza Strip to Bethlehem in Judea on Monday.
The National Security Council in the...
At Berlin Holocaust memorial, Netanyahu says evil must be stopped early
Standing beside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday at a Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an indirect reference to Israel’s efforts to prevent Iran from threatening the Jewish state with...
Netanyahu heading to Berlin to meet German chancellor, president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will yet again need to bypass protesters in order to depart for a diplomatic trip from Ben-Gurion Airport. Last week the destination was Rome and on Wednesday it is...
Germany may deploy Israeli-made drones to defend against Russia
Germany may soon deploy Israeli-manufactured drones to boost the country’s defense of critical energy infrastructure against potential Russian strikes, as well as to monitor Moscow’s naval fleet, Globes reported on Sunday.
Berlin in 2016 forged a long-term...
Lapid to visit Germany to discuss procurement of Israel’s Arrow-3 missile-defense system
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid is expected to travel to Germany in the coming weeks to discuss, among other things, Berlin’s request to procure a missile-defense system from either Israel or the United States,...
Germany’s new ambassador to Israel launches charm offensive
It’s hard for an Israeli not to be charmed by Germany’s new Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert. In a Twitter post announcing his appointment, the telegenic 62-year-old opened up about his excitement at his new position...
Head of German parliament arrives in Israel to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day
The president of the German Bundestag landed in Israel on Wednesday, where she is scheduled to participate in a number of events commemorating Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Bärbel Bas was welcomed to the Knesset by an honor...
Bennett, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visit Yad Vashem
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Yad Vashem on Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
Sholz was in Israel for his first official visit since taking...
Germany’s chief of defense concludes visit to Israel
Germany’s Chief of Defense Gen. Eberhard Zorn concluded a visit to Israel on Tuesday, announced the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday.
During his visit, Zorn arrived at Haifa Naval Base, accompanied by IDF Chief of...
Knesset speaker lands in Berlin for International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony
Knesset speaker Mickey Levy arrived in Berlin on Monday, kicking off a four-day state visit, according to an official statement.
The highlight will be an address in Hebrew to the Bundestag on Jan. 27, as...