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German actor Udo Kier dies at 81 after decades of iconic roles in film and television

Over a career stretching more than half a century, Kier became a cult figure, celebrated for his distinctive blue-eyed stare, unmistakable German accent and willingness to take on daring and unconventional roles

Amir Bogen | 11.24.25

Young German leaders visit Israel in eye-opening mission: ‘Nova victims could've been my friends’

Weeklong visit by 160 young German leaders, including Muslims and left-wing activists, aims to reshape how their generation understands Israel

Itamar Eichner | 11.22.25

German minister backs stripping of citizenship from Hamas supporters

Berlin defends revoking nationality of Syrian-born man who praised Hamas online, citing breach of Germany’s democratic values; move follows tightened citizenship laws requiring loyalty to the state and its commitment to protecting Jewish life

Reuters | 11.19.25

Hezbollah-linked suspect on trial in Germany over covert drone procurement network

Lebanese man accused of buying €1.4M in drone parts for Hezbollah’s UAV program; prosecutors say components he sourced used in attacks on Israel, including a drone that struck a senior home in Herzliya on Yom Kippur 2024

ynet | 11.19.25

German entertainment icons the Kessler Twins die in joint assisted suicide at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, 89-year-old twin singers and dancers who rose to fame across Europe in the 1950s and became German cultural icons, were found dead in their home near Munich; Reports say the sisters chose to end their lives together

ynet Global | 11.18.25

Germany to lift partial arms embargo on Israel next week following high-level talks

Set to take effect November 24, Berlin’s reversal follows Netanyahu-Merz call and Sa’ar’s meeting with German FM; initial ban, triggered by Gaza war and EU pressure, limited exports tied to operations in the enclave but exempted defensive systems

Itamar Eichner | 11.17.25

Auction of Holocaust victims' items in Germany canceled

Harsh criticism of the sale of hundreds of Holocaust-era items, including yellow badges and personal documents has taken its toll: The German auction house stopped the sale at the last minute, and Poland is demanding that the items be transferred to the Auschwitz museum

ynet Global | 11.16.25

Jewish leaders condemn German auction house over sale of Holocaust artifacts

Outrage mounts as German auction house Felzmann prepares to sell hundreds of Holocaust-era items, including yellow badges and personal documents; critics say sale exploits victims' memories and urge artifacts be preserved in museums, not sold to the highest bidder

ynet | 11.16.25

פעילים מפגינים פרו-פלסטינים על שער ברנדנבורג ברלין גרמניה

Pro-Palestinian activists barricade themselves atop Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate: 'Yalla intifada!'

Three activists scale landmark, light flares, wave Palestinian flags and display a banner reading 'Never again genocide, freedom for Palestine'; removed and arrested after refusing police orders to come down

ynet | 11.13.25

קנצלרית גרמניה לשעבר אנגלה מרקל בביקור בעוטף עזה

Angela Merkel visits Israel, meets October 7 survivors and receives honorary doctorate

Former German chancellor tours Nova festival site and Nahal Oz, expresses solidarity with victims and honored by Weizmann Institute for her diplomatic legacy and unwavering support for Israel amid criticism of Gaza war conduct

Roni Green Shaulov | 11.13.25

Germany: Swastikas painted in human blood on cars and buildings in Hanau

German police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau on suspicion of painting swastikas; the mayor condemned the act, saying, 'Swastikas have no place in Hanau. We will not allow such symbols to sow fear or division'

Itamar Eichner | 11.10.25

Suspect arrested in Denmark over plot to attack Jewish targets in Germany

Afghan national allegedly tried to obtain weapons for planned assault on behalf of Iranian-linked network; arrest comes as Germany boosts security at Jewish and Israeli sites following Israel-Iran war

Itamar Eichner | 11.06.25

War crimes complaint filed in Germany against former Israeli PM

The Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Ehud Olmert of overseeing 'indiscriminate bombings' and other violations during the 2008-2009 Gaza campaign, seeking a German investigation and travel ban

ynet | 11.06.25

Germany to boost Holocaust survivor compensation to record $992 million

Following annual negotiations with the Claims Conference, Germany will allocate a record €923.9 million for home care for Holocaust survivors in 2026; Financial aid payments are extended through 2028, and funding for Holocaust education will continue until 2029

Itamar Eichner | 10.29.25

Germany halts work with Gaza production firm after Israel shows slain employee was Hamas terrorist

Germany’s public broadcaster ZDF froze its collaboration with a Gaza-based production company after Israel presented documents showing that a staff member killed in an Israeli strike was part of Hamas’ military wing

Ran Boker | 10.27.25

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