UK, France, Germany, and Italy interfere in the Israel Plans on E1 Settlement The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada have criticized Israel’s decision to advance tenders for 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement area of the occupied West Bank. These countries called the move “unacceptable” and urged Israel to withdraw the plans immediately. … Read more
Russia Threat Forces Germany to Give Intelligence Agencies New Powers Germany’s cabinet has approved a major reform to strengthen the country’s intelligence agencies amid growing concerns about Russia and other hostile states. The plan focuses on the BND, Germany’s foreign intelligence service, and the BfV, its domestic intelligence agency. German intelligence agencies have traditionally focused … Read more
Turkish National Shot and Killed 6 in Germany A 45-year-old German-born man with Turkish citizenship allegedly opened fire at a mothers-and-children shelter in Stade, northern Germany, on Monday, killing six people. Police said the suspect had arrived for a scheduled meeting related to the custody of his three-month-old daughter before the shooting began. The victims … Read more
Germany Blames Russia for Defeat in UN Security Council Election Germany blamed Russia after losing its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Moscow worked against Berlin’s campaign and helped build opposition among UN member states. He also said Germany’s strong support for Ukraine … Read more