Germany

German defense ministry denies reports alleging it has plans to buy add'l 15 F-35 fighter jets

Germany plans to buy an additional 15 US-made F35s to add to their fleet amid tensions between them and France regarding the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS partnership.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at a hotel prior to an E3 meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025
 ANGELA MERKEL, then German chancellor, arrives with her spokesman Steffen Seibert for a news conference after a meeting with governors of former East German states at the Chancellery in Berlin, in 2020.

Netanyahu wanted advisor of Germany's Angela Merkel to be fired, investigation finds - report

Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

 A vessel said to be Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged Eternity C sinks in a footage released by Yemen's Houthis, in the Red Sea, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 9, 2025

Germany calls on Iran to restrain Houthis, stop attacks on Red Sea ships


Iranian spy arrested after spying on German Jewish targets for Quds Force handler

When he returned from Iran to Denmark, the recording devices in his house captured him telling his family he had handed the intel to his handler in Tehran.

 A German police officer stands guard in front of an apartment building during a raid against people supporting the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Berlin, Germany, November 23, 2023.

False equivalency of Gaza and Dresden: One was revenge, the other self-defense - opinion

Dresden was revenge against a defeated enemy. Gaza is self-defense against an enemy that still openly calls for Israel’s annihilation.

 Allied forces are seen bombing the German city of Dresden during World War II.

Neanderthals' 125,000-year-old 'grease factory' discovered at Neumark-Nord in Germany

The evidence constitutes the earliest clear case of intensive grease-rendering yet documented for the Paleolithic.

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Germany's Merz spoke with Trump about buying Patriots for Ukraine

Merz initiated the call with Trump to promote arms deliveries to Ukraine, particularly Patriots, after the Pentagon paused some shipments.

 Soldiers stand during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to a military training area to find out about the training of Ukrainian soldiers on the “Patriot” anti-aircraft missile system, at an undisclosed location, in Germany, June 11, 2024.

‘Silver passport’ stirs emotion as German FM reunites with Jewish - Ukrainian war orphans

Johann “Jo” Wadephul, paid an emotional visit Thursday to the Mishpacha Ukraina orphanage, whose children Berlin helped evacuate under fire three years ago.

 Germany’s foreign minister Johann “Jo” Wadephul visited  the Mishpacha Ukraina orphanage

Danish national arrested on suspicion of spying on Jewish targets for Iran, German prosecutors say

Prosecutors said the man spied on three properties in June 2025 in preparation for further intelligence activities, including possibly terrorist attacks on Jewish targets.

Police secure the area in front of the embassy of Israel in Berlin, Germany, May 22, 2025

One killed, two hurt in stabbing attack at company in southern Germany

The man has already been taken into custody and there is no danger posed to the public, added police, who did not give a motive.

 German police conduct random checks at the German-Swiss border for vehicles coming from Switzerland, in Weil am Rhein, Germany, May 16, 2025.

Blue-and-white duo crowned European footvolley champions

Ben Yishai and Haas are also reigning champions of the “Ya’az” Tel Aviv–Jaffa Footvolley League. They will now return home to compete in the upcoming domestic season, set to begin Saturday, July 12.

  RON BEN YISHAI and MAOR HAAS won the European Footvolley Championship representing Israel this week for the fourth time.

Iranian newspaper calls to arrest and execute IAEA chief, European nations condemn

Grossi has not directly responded to the newspaper's allegations. He has said his top priority is ensuring IAEA inspectors can return to nuclear sites in Iran as soon as possible.

 An Iranian man holds a newspaper with a cover photo of Iran and US flags on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 19, 2025

Bosnia High Representative: Politicians should know Hamas is Iranian terror branch - interview

High Representative Christian Schmidt explores Bosnia's struggle with antisemitism, EU integration, and interreligious coexistence in an exclusive interview.

 Bosnia and Herzegovina High Representative Christian Schmidt.

Germany is '100% behind Israel,' minister vows at site of Iranian strike on Bat Yam

Dobrindt visited the site with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, where he said there is no justification for attacks on civilian populations.

 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar visit the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bat Yam, central Israel. June 29, 2025.