Posts Tagged: germany
Europe to Hold First Jewish LGBT+ Pride with Prayers and Debate
Europe will celebrate its first continent-wide Jewish LGBT+ Pride on Saturday against a backdrop of rising concern about antisemitism and homophobia in countries such as Hungary, Poland and...
‘Hostility from All Directions’: National Report Confirms Rise in German Antisemitism Fueled by Pandemic
According to a comprehensive annual report released on Monday, Germany saw a rise in antisemitic acts in 2020 driven by incidents related to the coronavirus...
First Jewish Military Rabbi Appointed to Germany’s Bundeswehr in 100 Years
The German Bundeswehr on Monday inaugurated into office the first military rabbi to the country’s army in 100 years. The newly appointed Jewish chaplain to the...
Merkel’s CDU Party Moves To Ban Hamas Flags in Germany – Report
i24 News - Germany will reportedly ban Hamas flags amid a rise in antisemitic attacks following a recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Palestinian...
Far-Right Scene in Germany on the Rise During Pandemic Year, Jewish Group Warns of ‘Growing Threat’
The far-right scene in Germany flourished during the 2020 pandemic year as extremists spread their ideas on the Internet and mingled with COVID-19 protestors, according...
German Police Search for Suspect of ‘Repulsive’ Attempted Arson at Synagogue in City of Ulm
Police in the German state of Baden-Württemberg are seeking additional witnesses of an attempted arson attack on the synagogue in the southern city of Ulm,...
Western Powers Avoid Resolution Against Iran at IAEA Board – Diplomats
Britain, France, Germany and the United States will not push for a resolution against Iran at next week's meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog's board...
Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban from Travelers Arriving from 11 Countries
Saudi Arabia is lifting a ban on travelers arriving from 11 countries that it imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Saudi state news...
Germany Wants Sustainable Truce Between Israel and Hamas: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended Israel's right to defend itself against rocket fire from the Gaza Strip ruled by the Palestinian terrorist group...
German, Dutch Leaders Express Strong Support for Israel’s Right to Defend Itself
i24 News – In separate calls Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the leaders of Germany and the Netherlands expressed their strong support for...
Rising Antisemitic Attacks in Bavaria Driven by Coronavirus Protests, Warns German Monitoring Report
Antisemitic incidents recorded in Bavaria, a southwestern state in Germany, rose by about 30% during 2020 versus the previous year, according to a new report...
Russia and European Powers Differ on Task Ahead in Iran Nuclear Talks
Russia and Western European powers gave contrasting accounts on Saturday of the task ahead in talks to bring Iran and the United States fully back...
‘Antisemitism-Lite’ in Contemporary Germany
On December 10, 2020, the English edition of Haaretz published an article under the headline, “In Germany, a witch hunt is raging against critics of...
Germany Can Show True Repentance by Confronting Iran
In the aftermath of World War II, Germany has tried to atone for the Holocaust: It is illegal to deny the Holocaust in Germany. There...
