According to official data, nearly 5,400 attacks against public and elected officials were carried out in Germany in 2023.
As Germany's AfD and BSW gain traction in regional elections, Israel faces a tough choice: engage with these political extremes or maintain its stance of boycotting them altogether.
Germany will hold local elections on September 1 and could see the rise of the far-right AfD party in Thuringia.
The current left-center coalition government—Social Democrats, Free Democratic Party, and Green Party—have shown no appetite to furnish Israel with military troops.
CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter told Spiegel that Germany should offer Israel military support to defend against Iran's attacks.
Research shows that respondents understand that antisemitism is prolific in Europe, owever, many of them have never met a Jew or Israeli.
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.
Multiple German officials express concern on Berlin’s relationship with Israel as conflict with Hamas continues.
Baerbock said only an immediate humanitarian ceasefire leading to a permanent cessation would keep hopes for peace alive and end suffering on all sides.
The event saw friendly competition and sportsmanship between Israelis and Germans, and a moving tribute to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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