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News | German Armed Forces

February 23rd, 2026

Bundeswehr strengthens cooperation with Israeli army

Germany also aims to learn from Israel’s approach to integrating reservists and women into the armed forces.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Opinion | Israel

February 23rd, 2026

Germany’s new protecting power: Israel

A sustained transfer of expertise between Israel and Germany – for example through the establishment of German-Israeli defense tech hubs – is essential to keep pace with rapid advances in military technology, writes Carsten Ovens of ELNET in Berlin.

By Carsten Ovens

Feature | Gaza

February 18th, 2026

Gaza Peace Council: Why there is growing concern about a resumption of fighting

Four months after the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit, the Gaza Peace Council meets for the first time on Thursday. Director-designate Mladenov is calling for more pressure on Israel to prevent a permanent division of the coastal strip.

By Markus Bickel

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News | Giorgia Meloni

February 16th, 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace: Italy seeks “observer” status

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has now announced that Italy will participate in US President Donald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace after all, attending as an “observer.” She also distanced herself from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the right-wing MAGA movement.

By Almut Siefert

News

February 13th, 2026

Federal Constitutional Court rejects Palestinian lawsuit against German arms exports to Israel

The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a Palestinian’s constitutional complaint against German arms exports to Israel. ECCHR criticizes the fact that that access to justice remains closed to people whose lives are affected by the arms exports.

By Maria Mitrov

Feature | Focus on Iran

February 12th, 2026

Focus on Iran: Trump’s threats fuel factional fighting within the regime

The talks between Trump and Netanyahu in the White House are fueling conflict among Tehran’s elites. Experts from the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG) analyze what US military strikes would mean for the cohesion of the regime.

By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)

Feature | Israel

January 28th, 2026

How Netanyahu is jeopardizing national security with the purchase of submarines

A commission of inquiry accuses Israel’s head of government of chaos in the purchase of German submarines. In future, it says, the procurement of armaments should only be made after consulting experts. The commission also criticizes Netanyahu’s approval of the sale of submarines to Egypt.

By Yossi Melman

News

January 21st, 2026

Gaza: Trump plans to launch his “Board of Peace” in Davos

US President Trump’s plans for a new international peace committee for Gaza are entering a new phase: A document founding the “Board of Peace” is due to be signed on the fringes of the World Economic Forum. The list of potential committee members raises many questions.

By Maria Mitrov

News | Cybersecurity

January 14th, 2026

Cybersecurity: Bans on software from the US and Israel

According to anonymous sources, China wants to ban the use of US and Israeli cybersecurity software. The measure is also aimed at reducing technological dependence on foreign countries.

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature | Middle East

January 12th, 2026

Iran: Why concerns about US military strikes are growing

The regime in Tehran is reacting with counter-threats to Donald Trump’s warnings of US intervention.

By Markus Bickel