Germany’s foreign minister visits Israel, tours site of deadly Iran missile impact

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, right, and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visit the site of a deadly Iranian missile impact days earlier in Beit Shemesh, March 10, 2026. (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, right, and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visit the site of a deadly Iranian missile impact days earlier in Beit Shemesh, March 10, 2026. (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is in Israel, marking the first diplomatic visit to the country since the start of the air campaign against Iran.

He and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited the site of the deadly Iranian missile attack in Beit Shemesh and met with relatives of the victims, according to Sa’ar’s office.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.