Germany and Israel strengthen military ties amid public outrage over Gaza conflict Germany has signed a new security agreement with Israel to jointly target Iran and its allies, expanding cooperation in counterterrorism and cybersecurity, despite Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. A large majority of Germans (62%) believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, with this view even crossing all major political party lines. Despite overwhelming public opinion, the German government refuses to recognize Palestinian statehood, citing historical responsibility for the Holocaust. Germany’s stance has left it isolated, while several other European nations have already recognized Palestinian statehood in 2025, while…

Newswire

Features

The Latest