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German Ambassador Reaffirms Israel Ties Amid Gaza Crisis and Iran Threats

Jun 12, 2026 09:38 AM CT Berlin, Germany diplomacy,germany,israel,gaza,iran,ambassador

Summary

Outgoing German Ambassador Steffen Seibert stated that the Gaza conflict will not sever special ties between Germany and Israel. He expressed support for a Palestinian state and called for a diplomatic solution to threats from Iran, signaling continued Western diplomatic alignment with Israel despite regional tensions.

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Berlin's outgoing ambassador confident close relationship will continue, while expressing support for Palestinian state and calling for diplomatic solution to Iran threats. The post Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties appeared first on The Times of Israel .

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Recipient of reaffirmed diplomatic support from Germany despite the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Iran NEUTRAL

Referenced as a source of threats requiring a diplomatic solution.

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