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
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
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
The regime in Tehran is reacting with counter-threats to Donald Trump’s warnings of US intervention.
By Markus Bickel
The Iranian regime is increasingly seeking proximity to China in the face of growing pressure from the United States. The strategic alliance offers China influence on a changing world order, but protection for the mullah regime remains limited.
By Fabian Peltsch and Angela Köckritz
Economics Minister Katherina Reiche is still in Israel until this Wednesday with a large delegation – including many defense industry representatives. The topic of critical infrastructure protection is involved, but German-Israeli cooperation is also to be strengthened in other areas.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
On his first trip to the Middle East, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is counting on Jordan’s involvement. He has called on Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu to curb the violence in the West Bank.
By Markus Bickel
For the first time since the start of the ceasefire in Gaza, an EU head of government is meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister. In view of escalating settler violence in the West Bank, the Greens are calling for a resumption of the ban on arms exports.
By Markus Bickel
The growing Turkish influence in Syria and Gaza is worrying Israel. Turkish President Erdoğan could use his good connections with Trump to obtain concessions from Netanyahu.
By Yossi Melman
Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, there have been repeated deadly incidents. The latest escalation takes the situation to a new level.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
