Bennett tells chancellor he hopes to host her in future, as Berlin takes part in chaotic operation to evacuate Afghans ahead of looming withdrawal deadline

German chancellor's spokeswoman says she'll arrive on August 28, will meet with PM Bennett, President Herzog

Merkel says US-led operation achieved less than planned, lamenting that soldiers seemingly died in vain; candidate to replace her calls operation 'biggest debacle' in NATO history

Head of Knesset's defense committee gives scant details, but says security establishment has appointed review committee; Merkel calls for tighter international controls on spyware

Cleanup operations still underway in Germany and neighboring countries following disaster that has claimed nearly 200 lives in Western Europe

In Germany, at least 157 people have died in nation's worst flooding in living memory; at least 27 people have lost their lives in neighboring Belgium and dozens remain missing

Germany to set up special aid fund as national fatalities reach 156; worst storms in living memory draw attention to climate change policy ahead of elections

Hundreds still missing in Germany, Belgium as rescuers work to find survivors; threat not yet over, with swollen Meuse river looking 'very dangerous' for nearby town

Recent storms across parts of western Europe made rivers and reservoirs burst their banks, triggering deadly flash floods that have wrought havoc and destruction

Chancellor's office requested matter be kept under wraps due to uncertainty surrounding trip; German official: 'Nothing is certain,' especially during the pandemic