Germany israel relations

Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany

The latest deal will focus on advancing technological capabilities while simultaneously strengthening the strategic ties between Germany and Israel, Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, said in a statement.

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa
Diehl Defence UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) Ziesel

Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle

People stand in front of the Arrow 3 system during an event of the German Air Force at the Annaburger Heide Air Base in Schoenewalde/Holzdorf, eastern Germany, December 3, 2025

Ex-IDF air defense chief: Arrow-3 protecting Germany defies imagination after Holocaust

Israeli President Isaac Herzog (R) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025.

WATCH: Herzog, German Chancellor Merz discuss final Gaza hostage, Arrow 3 exchange in Jerusalem


The future challenges of the German-Israel relationship

Israel and the Federal Republic of Germany are linked by close political, economic, cultural and civil society contacts.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin

Merkel's trips to Israel at start and end of tenure not a coincidence - analysis

It is not by accident that visits to Israel will serve as bookends to Merkel's term in office: Both trips gave tangible expression to the importance she attributes to Berlin’s ties with Jerusalem.

 Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett posing with all of Israel's female ministers in the 36th government.

Merkel: Talks with Iran must be renewed urgently

Merkel is in Israel on a two-day visit as she concludes her 16 years in office, with SPD leader Olaf Scholz her likely replacement.

 Angela Merkel and Naftali Bennett during the former's visit to Israel on October 10, 2021.

Merkel should be acknowledged for her strong support for Israel - editorial

Merkel and Bennett to visit Yad Vashem and the outgoing German chancellor will also be awarded an honorary doctorate from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.

 GERMAN CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel speaks during the annual report handover of the National Regulatory Control Council in Berlin, September 16.

Merkel in Israel Sunday for farewell visit

This will be Merkel's seventh official trip to the Jewish state since she took office in 2005. Merkel has been a strong ally and friend of Israel during her tenure at the country's helm.

Merkel in Israel Sunday for farewell visit.

Merkel cancels visit to Israel due to Afghanistan crisis

Merkel told Bennett that she needs to stay in Germany to oversee the evacuation of soldiers from Afghanistan.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks on during the first faceto-face EU summit since the coronavirus disease outbreak in Brussels on July 20

First commercial medical cannabis export from Israel lands in Germany

Germany is home to the fastest-growing medical cannabis market outside the US.

Assi Rotbart, Chief Business Officer and Director at Panaxia, stands with Yuval Landschaft, the director of the Healthy Ministry's Medical Cannabis Unit alongside Israel's first commercial export of medical cannabis products to Germany.

Israeli-German friendship group led by Druz, ultra-Orthodox MKs

"The joint work with MK Pindrus is a wonderful chance to show the pluralism and variety of Israeli society," said MK Gadeer Mreeh.

MKs Pindrus and Mreeh will lead the Israel-Germany Friendship Group

European officials, Putin, German FM, extend Rosh Hashanah wishes to Jews

"I wish you enjoyable festivities, despite all the restrictions the COVID‑19 pandemic brings. Stay healthy! May all your good resolutions and your wishes for the new year come to fruition."

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during an official inauguration of the monument honoring the heroes of the siege of Leningrad

Israeli defense delegation en route to Germany for strategic talks

The two countries are marking 55 years of diplomatic relations

A pair of two German Air Force Eurofighter jets seen along with an Israeli Air Force F-16D from the Scorption Squadron