The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-germany-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Germany relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-germany-relations/ 32 32 Israel’s ambassador to Germany assails Smotrich for attack on chancellor https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-ambassador-to-germany-assails-smotrich-for-attack-on-chancellor/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:52:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801595 In rare rebuke for a diplomat, Ron Prosor slams far-right minister for saying 'you will not force us into ghettos again' after Merz criticized Israel on Holocaust memorial day

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]]> Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case as it faces own accusations https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-pulls-support-for-israel-in-icj-genocide-case-as-it-faces-own-accusations/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:25:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3783416 Berlin says it cannot support Israel's case against charges without compromising defense of accusations by Nicaragua that Germany violated international law by backing Gaza war

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]]> Alongside visiting German FM, Sa’ar says Israel not seeking ‘endless war’ in Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/alongside-visiting-german-fm-saar-says-israel-not-seeking-endless-war-in-iran/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:57:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774313 Wadephul says Iran 'not ready' for diplomatic end to war; Sa'ar warns newly selected Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'no less extremist' than his father

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]]> Filmmakers back Berlin festival chief after director’s Gaza ‘genocide’ speech sparks row https://www.timesofisrael.com/filmmakers-back-berlin-festival-chief-after-directors-gaza-genocide-speech-sparks-row/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:10:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762903 Writers group says possible firing of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle over Abdallah Al-Khatib's anti-Israel comments would mean 'wanton destruction of German cultural scene'

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]]> Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-delivers-unmanned-spy-submarine-to-german-military/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:49:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762465 Dubbed BlueWhale, the Israeli-made underwater drone has been made specifically for Germany and tested in the Baltic Sea, which has been a flashpoint for NATO-Russia tensions

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]]> German court again rejects suit over arms exports to Israel, as lawmaker visits Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-court-again-rejects-suit-over-arms-exports-to-israel-as-lawmaker-visits-gaza/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:09:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753433 Palestinian sought to sue Berlin over weapons sales to Jerusalem; speaker of Berlin's lower parliament visits IDF-controlled part of Gaza, calls for truce line not to become new border

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]]> Likud minister says latest West Bank measures amount to ‘de facto sovereignty’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-minister-says-latest-west-bank-measures-amount-to-de-facto-sovereignty/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:33:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3752123 German envoys to Israel and Palestinian Authority join international condemnation of policies extending control over West Bank, insisting area key part of future Palestinian state

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]]> Israel, Germany agree to boost counterterrorism cooperation amid threat from Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-germany-agree-to-boost-counterterrorism-cooperation-amid-iranian-threat/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:37:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731819 Declaration signed by Netanyahu and visiting German interior minister a message to Israel's enemies that 'our eyes are on them at all times and everywhere,' PM says

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]]> Iran threatens to hit Israel in response to any US strike; Israel said to be on high alert https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-threatens-to-hit-israel-in-response-to-any-us-strike-israel-said-to-be-on-high-alert/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:08:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731319 Iranian parliament speaker: US bases, ships could be targets; rights groups: Iran committing 'massacre' with at least 192 killed; Israel calls on EU to label IRGC a terror group

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]]> Germany calls on Israel to halt E1 West Bank settlement plan, warns of instability risk https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-calls-on-israel-to-halt-e1-west-bank-settlement-plan-warns-of-instability-risk/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:24:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730424 IDF arrests two Palestinian brothers after attempted settler attack on West Bank village; no Israelis detained; military probing series of overnight attacks on Palestinian school, vehicles

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]]> 14 countries condemn Israeli approval of new West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/14-countries-condemn-israels-expansion-of-west-bank-settlements/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:55:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719366 France, Britain, Germany and others say authorization of 19 sites is illegal under international law, warn unilateral actions in West Bank could derail fragile Gaza ceasefire

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]]> German parliament approves $3.5 billion expansion of Arrow 3 deal with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-parliament-approves-3-5b-expansion-of-arrow-3-deal-with-israel/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:46:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3714683&preview=true&preview_id=3714683 Follow-up contract to include interceptors for Israeli-made system, which was recently delivered to Germany as part of earlier $4.6 billion sale

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]]> As Germany rearms, Holocaust-begotten ties with Israel take on increasing importance https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-germany-rearms-holocaust-begotten-ties-with-israel-take-on-increasing-importance/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:55:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711282 Delivery of Jerusalem's Arrow 3 missile defense system to Berlin marks historic reversal, reflecting growing relationship forged by guilt and anchored today in strategic necessity

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]]> Hosting friendly German leader, Israel looks to put war-battered ties back on track https://www.timesofisrael.com/hosting-friendly-german-leader-israel-looks-to-put-war-battered-ties-back-on-track/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:25:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703700 Arriving days after major Israeli defense sale, German chancellor hopes to restore influence, but unsolved problems in Gaza, West Bank loom large over relationship

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]]> Israel delivers Arrow 3 to Germany, in largest defense export deal ever https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-delivers-arrow-3-to-germany-in-largest-defense-export-deal-ever/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:23:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3703859 Completing $4.6 billion deal, missile defense system being operated by another country for 1st time; ministry chief: 'We Israelis, descendants of Holocaust survivors, want to see Germany strong'

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