Germany
Berlin’s Left faces coalition crisis after candidate admits fear of pro-Hamas figures in own party
The controversy has placed additional pressure on plans for a coalition between Die Linke, the SPD, and the Greens, which together are seeking to form Berlin’s next government.
Israeli, US flags burned in Lyon as economic protests turn violent in European cities
Israel pushes to boost domestic arms production as Defense Ministry chief Baram visits Covenant
How is the Western world reporting on Israel's 26th Knesset elections?
Israel marks delivery of final 'Dragon' submarine as defense officials press for fleet expansion
The report follows a send-off ceremony in late August for the Israel's newest submarine, attended by Israel Navy Chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel and German Naval Chief V.-Adm. Jan Christian Kaack.
Israeli-Saudi security coordination remains 'limited and pragmatic,' Saudi analyst cautions
Riyadh and Israel increasingly confront overlapping threats from Iran and the Houthis, but political constraints continue to limit direct military cooperation.
In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue
The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.
Europe is changing – and that may be good news for Israel - opinion
The combination of a weakened center-left in several countries, a strengthening Right, growing pushback against extremism at protests, and the return of security concerns may help things for Israel.
Jewish German students experience greater psychological strain than non-Jewish peers, study shows
“The study suggests that psychosocial counseling centers at universities should be sensitized to identity-related stress as well as subtle forms of antisemitism,” said study lead Dr. Irina Jarvers.
IAI debuts new tactical vehicle for German special forces
Two TAHRs to be transported inside CH‑47 Chinook helicopters, with crews able to achieve combat readiness shortly after landing
Greece denies German museum's bid for Parthenon Sculptures amid British Museum ownership fight
The sculptures are slated to go on display in November as part of Liebieghaus’s upcoming exhibition titled “Athena, the Stage is Yours: The Parthenon Puzzle.”
Dutch farmers ignite highway fires, sabotage railways ahead of state opening of parliament
ProRail said pipes had been found attached to railways in over 20 locations, mainly in rural areas in the middle and the east of the country.
Police investigating threats against prominent Munich Holocaust survivor and AfD opponent
A witness found graffiti scrawled in white ink on a park bench and a trash bin in Munich’s English Garden park, threatening the life of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor Charlotte Knobloch.
Germany’s far-right AfD makes gains in local elections, fended off by mainstream parties
The nationalist, anti-immigrant AfD siphoned off votes from Germany’s mainstream parties in the northwestern state, home to 8 million people. The election was seen as a test of the AfD’s recent surge
