The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/steffen-seibert/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:40:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Steffen Seibert | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/steffen-seibert/ 32 32 Sa’ar slams German envoy for condemning settler violence in post on Israeli war casualties https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-slams-german-envoy-for-condemning-settler-violence-in-post-on-israeli-war-casualties/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:59:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3784693 FM says Steffen Seibert's failure to condemn attacks on Israelis 'without bringing up the Palestinians' reflects 'obsession' with settlers, 'good to know' he'll be replaced soon

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]]> Health Ministry: Hostages suffering severe malnutrition; Herzog: Crime against humanity https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-emaciated-hostages-a-crime-against-humanity-victims-group-evokes-holocaust/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3477844 Group of October 7 victims' families says emaciated condition of Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami evokes Holocaust images * Ben Ami's mom: 'He looks like a skeleton'

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]]> Ambassadors, musicians headline rally highlighting plight of international hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/ambassadors-musicians-to-headline-rally-highlighting-plight-of-international-hostages/ Sat, 18 May 2024 10:46:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3292423 Hillary Clinton sends video message; US, UK, German and Austrian envoys address crowd, along with Rachel Polin-Goldberg; Eden Golan, Netta Barzilai, Noga Erez perform

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]]> Unnoticed, Netanyahu promises a ‘minor correction’ with devastating consequences https://www.timesofisrael.com/unnoticed-netanyahu-promises-a-minor-correction-with-devastating-consequences/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:38:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3101001 PM was ambiguous on how much of the overhaul he regards as 'bad,' but adamant that he'll change the way we choose judges * Why does FM object to Germany's envoy watching our court?

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]]> Germany rebuffs Israeli anger after envoy attends High Court ‘reasonableness’ hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-rejects-israeli-anger-after-envoy-attends-high-court-reasonableness-hearing/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:59:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3099215 Jerusalem says behavior unacceptable, but Berlin retorts actions in line with diplomatic role; Scholz: 'He has clear principles. Everyone knows that, including in Israel'

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]]> Germany’s Merkel calls Trump’s Twitter eviction ‘problematic’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/germanys-merkel-calls-trumps-twitter-eviction-problematic/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2466472 Spokesman for German chancellor says decisions on restricting speech should be based in law, 'not according to a decision by the management of social media platforms'

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]]> German chancellor Merkel commits to ensuring security for Jews with kippahs https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-chancellor-merkel-commits-to-ensuring-security-for-jews-with-kippahs/ Mon, 27 May 2019 14:31:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2083907&preview=true&preview_id=2083907 Comment comes after anti-Semitism czar advises Jews not to wear religious headgear in certain areas, following an upsurge in attacks

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]]> Trump says Netanyahu election win means a ‘better chance for peace’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-netanyahu-election-win-means-a-better-chance-for-peace/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2054802 'I think we'll see some pretty good actions in terms of peace,' US president says, as congratulations pour in for PM from right-wing world leaders

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]]> Germany ‘ashamed’ over anti-Israel protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-ashamed-over-anti-semitic-protests-against-israel/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:40:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1748508 Government spokesman says constitutional right to free speech and assembly doesn't cover incitement to racial hatred or violence

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]]> Merkel spokesman: Germany still seeking stronger US ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/merkel-spokesman-germany-still-seeking-stronger-us-ties/ Mon, 29 May 2017 12:55:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1628924 Clarification comes after the German chancellor suggested that Europe can no longer entirely rely on America

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]]> Mass sexual assaults in Cologne test German openness to refugees https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-openness-to-refugees-tested-by-mass-sexual-assaults-in-cologne/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:25:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1316021 'Lumping' the New Year's Eve attacks with the refugee issue 'is nothing but exploitation,' warns justice minister

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]]> Merkel to Obama: Stop tapping my phone ‘immediately’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/merkel-to-obama-stop-tapping-my-phone-immediately/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:59:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=723516 Washington denies it monitors the German chancellor's conversations, but will look into Berlin's concerns

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]]> Turkish government open to referendum to end protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-government-open-to-referendum-to-end-protests/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:50:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=550064 Erdogan meets with protest representatives; nationwide vote on development plan possible way out of crisis

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]]> Lawyers rail at police response to Turkey protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawyers-rail-at-police-response-to-turkey-protests/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:50:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=549392 Jurists demonstrate against government's alleged rough treatment of dozens of their colleagues during a Tuesday rally

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]]> Germany warns Hezbollah of ‘consequences’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-warns-hezbollah-of-consequences/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:49:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=366530 Bulgarian investigation finds terror group responsible for bombing that killed six

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