Germany and israel

Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession

Over a dozen Israeli companies are participating in ILA Berlin, bringing combat-proven technology to Germany

A Helsing HX2 loitering monition drone is presented at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026
 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war

Cars drive behind a truck transporting a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012

Israeli shipping giant ZIM to be sold for $4.2 billion to German, Israeli capitals - Calcalist

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

German police arrest Lebanese Hamas terror suspect linked with planning attacks on Jews, Israelis


New TV series ‘Berlin Blues’ brings Berlin to life

The series examines the drama caused by their being foreigners in a place that offers a stimulating artistic environment but is shadowed by the tragic history of the Holocaust.

ITAMAR ROTSCHILD and Shira Naor in 'Berlin Blues'

German officials calling on Berlin to change pro-Israel stance as Rafah op. looms

Multiple German officials express concern on Berlin’s relationship with Israel as conflict with Hamas continues.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, on September 19, 2023.

German foreign minister travels to Middle East, calls for more humanitarian aid for Gaza

Baerbock said only an immediate humanitarian ceasefire leading to a permanent cessation would keep hopes for peace alive and end suffering on all sides.

 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock attends a press conference on a German UNIFIL ship inside Beirut port, Lebanon January 10, 2024.

Best female chess player in history plays simultaneous exhibition to honor Israeli hostages

The event saw friendly competition and sportsmanship between Israelis and Germans, and a moving tribute to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

 Chess players gather to play in honor of Israeli hostages held in Gaza in Berlin, Germany, March 14, 2024.

Nicaragua files case at World Court against Germany for aiding Israel

Nicaragua asked the ICJ, also known as the World Court, to issue emergency measures requiring Berlin to stop its military aid to Israel.

 WHILE MANY view the ICJ as an independent judicial body, it is inherently political. Its judges are elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council, bodies notorious for anti-Israel bias, the writer says.

German Police Chief meets with Israeli counterparts to tour Oct. 7 ruins

The visit was organized as part of Israel Police's efforts to promote public diplomacy across borders with other police forces worldwide.

 President of the German Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) - the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany, accompanied by top Israeli police officials to visit October 7 attack sites

Grapevine, February 16 2024: Mending the rift

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SHELLY SHEM TOV with Netanya Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber.

Israel-Germany business ties are strong and growing – German minister

Several Israeli tech executives discussed the future of innovation and the ties between the two countries at ‘Joint Perspectives – A German-Israeli Summit’

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Two released Gaza hostages receive German citizenship

The released hostages are Rimon Kirsht, who was released on November 28, and Amit Shani, who was released the day after.

 German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert.

Israeli Arabs in Germany spoke about Hamas as a terrorist organization

A delegation of Israeli Arabs spent 11 days in December in Germany raising awareness about Hamas as a terrorist movement and the values of a multi-religious democratic Jewish state.

 A delegation of Israeli Arabs spent 11 days in December in Germany raising awareness about Hamas as a terrorist movement and the values of a multi-religious democratic Jewish state.