Germany
German pro-Israel activist, granddaughter of Nazis, warns: 'Antisemitism is threat to democracy'
Karoline Preisler, the granddaughter of a Nazi soldier and one of Germany's most well-known pro-Palestinian rally counter-protesters, warned about antisemitism in an interview with Walla.
German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'
Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace
Almost half of young Muslims in Germany hold Islamist attitudes, study finds
Ghetto Fighters’ House: World's first Holocaust museum keeping memory, message alive
The Ghetto Fighters’ House brings rare archival artifacts and stories to Givatayim for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, linking past resilience to today’s changing world.
EU questions Trump’s power in Board of Peace, citing constitutional concerns
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would be ready to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative for the sake of Gaza but could not accept the plan in its current form.
Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel
Court witness Elena Eyngorn told the court during the recent criminal trial that about 32 women had contacted her with accounts of abuse by the accused rabbi.
Majority of European MPs view Israel positively, call for cooperation, survey finds - exclusive
MPs from Romania, Italy, and Germany reported particularly favorable views of their countries’ relations with Israel. In contrast, markedly smaller shares of MPs from Ireland, Spain, and Turkey.
Maccabiah award honors Werder Bremen fans' stand against antisemitism
The award was given to the Hersh Goldberg-Polin Circle of Friends, which was created to commemorate slain Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
Erdogan, Sharaa discuss Syria as SDF confirms withdrawal following ceasefire
Turkey’s President Erdogan spoke with Syrian President Sharaa after a deal with Kurdish forces, as SDF leader Mazloum Abdi confirmed a military withdrawal, and plans to visit Damascus.
Every generation must be taught that 'never again' is not just a slogan - opinion
The Holocaust didn’t start with gas chambers; it is important to remember that it began with words.
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Shifting EU politics, Israel's stance analyzed at Jerusalem conference - analysis
At an academic conference in Jerusalem, experts discussed the EU’s political decline, shifting attitudes towards Israel, and the impact of Russian aggression, US geopolitics, and global tensions.
German man sets fire at entrance of Jewish community building, causing damage
A 32-year-old man was arrested and is in police custody, but the circumstances and motive of the suspect are still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
