How Germany’s new leader can make history Friedrich Merz is in favor of boosting Europe’s military strength; standing against antisemites and by the Jewish state; and getting tougher on Iran. Ben Cohen Feb. 28, 2025
Merz invites Netanyahu to visit Germany, despite ICC arrest warrants “I think it is a completely absurd idea that an Israeli prime minister cannot visit the Federal Republic of Germany,” said Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s next prime minister. Feb. 24, 2025
Germany’s conservatives claim victory in national election Although the far-right AfD won 152 seats and would give CDU leader Friedrich Merz a comfortable 360-seat majority, he has already declared he won't form a coalition with the party. JNS Staff Feb. 24, 2025
Berlin’s envoy to Israel claims three babies died of hypothermia in Gaza “How is it possible that the German ambassador can tweet an unconfirmed rumor like some antisemitic internet troll?” wrote Rabbi Pini Dunner. Izzy Salant Dec. 30, 2024
German luxury resort sees 136% bump in Israeli bookings over war stance The owner of Schloss Elmau, Dietmar Müller-Elmau, has declared that the hotel will not lower the Israeli flag it has flown at the entrance since Oct. 8, 2023, "until the last hostage is freed." Dec. 3, 2024
IDF’s sixth, newest submarine named ‘Dragon’ The submersible, which is scheduled to be delivered in 2024, is still undergoing testing at Germany's Kiel shipyard. JNS Staff Nov. 13, 2024
Chabad leaders honor German delegation for its pro-Israel support “It is a sign that Berlin is always going to be on the side of Jews in Germany and on the side of Israel all the time without doubt,” Cornelia Seibeld, president of the Berlin state parliament, told JNS. Vita Fellig Nov. 12, 2024
Rebuffing ban claim, Germany OKs $100m arms sales to Israel In response to a lawmakers' query, the German Foreign Ministry clarified that $102 million in arms exports have been authorized since August. Oct. 28, 2024
Israel mum on report it promised Berlin not to do genocide Left-of-center coalition partners in Germany's government demanded the assurance, according to the "Bild" daily. Canaan Lidor Oct. 14, 2024
