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Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel

Court witness Elena Eyngorn told the court during the recent criminal trial that about 32 women had contacted her with accounts of abuse by the accused rabbi.

A rabbi and defendant in a court case appears in the district court in Tiergarten, Berlin, January. 16, 2026.
IDO TAKO (left) and Ehab Salami star in Assaf Machnes' movie, Where To?, which will be shown at the Berlinale.

Israeli film 'Where to?' to compete in Berlin International Film Festival

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrive for a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025.

Erdogan, Sharaa discuss Syria as SDF confirms withdrawal following ceasefire

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Berlin man indicted for antisemitic knife attack against man with star of David necklace


Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' as FM visits Israel

Ben-Gvir's comments drew the condemnation of FM Gideon Sa'ar, who referred to the far-Right minister's remarks as "unnecessary and harmful."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Berlin to appoint state contact person to combat university antisemitism

She explained that the contact person will monitor current measures, advise the institutions, and coordinate universities' existing antisemitism representatives.

 A sign at an entrance to the Free University in Berlin, Nov. 13, 2023.

Jewish student can take Berlin university to trial over failure to combat antisemitism, judge rules

The judge's ruling approves a Jewish student's request to go to trial against the Free University of Berlin (FU) over its alleged failure to combat antisemitism.

 A sign at an entrance to the Free University in Berlin, Nov. 13, 2023.

Iranian spy arrested after spying on German Jewish targets for Quds Force handler

When he returned from Iran to Denmark, the recording devices in his house captured him telling his family he had handed the intel to his handler in Tehran.

 A German police officer stands guard in front of an apartment building during a raid against people supporting the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Berlin, Germany, November 23, 2023.

Berlin on foot: Why free walking tours are the city’s best-kept secret


'Every Jew, Israeli is banned': Turkish-German tailor shop under fire for Facebook post

The owner of the tailoring business insists he has nothing to do with the post, stating his account was hacked.

 Berlin, Germany.

German FM pledges weapons delivery to Israel, criticizes Gaza aid during Sa'ar visit

During Sa'ar's state visit to Berlin, he refuted German concerns about aid distribution in the Gaza Strip.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visits Germany on June 5, 2025.

'Make Zionists afraid': Hamas symbol used on anti-Zionist poster at Berlin university

Elias Rodriguez was charged with the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgram, who were employees of the Israeli embassy.

 A screenshot of a post with the poster of Yaron Lischinsky.

Interfaith dialogue in Berlin takes place in fluent Arabic

The landmark event, led by Sharaka and the Abraham Accords Institute, gathered religious leaders to promote tolerance and took place exclusively in Arabic

Interfaith dialogue featuring religious leaders from diverse backgrounds took place in Berlin.

Only 36% of Germans have positive perceptions of Israel, survey reveals

The survey was published days before the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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