Timeframe for Biden meeting would be very tight due to coalition's wafer-thin majority, opposition filibusters, Shabbat observance and US presidents not holding meetings on Sundays

The fight against growing antisemitism in Germany is close to Armin Laschet's heart, and like the current chancellor he is a strong supporter of Israel

German lawmaker says the move will send 'a clear signal to our Jewish citizens' after several antisemitic pro-Palestinian rallies in the country

Spokesman for Merkel's party says prohibition on terror group's symbol would be a 'clear signal to our Jewish citizens'

At G7 summit in southern England, US president also meets with German, British leaders

National Security Agency said to have eavesdropped on Danish internet cables, text messages and telephone calls to spy on top politicians and high-ranking officials in Germany

A clear pro-Israel bloc in Europe stood firm, Jerusalem argues, while Arab states that have no interest in seeing Hamas get stronger maintained their peace with Israel

41-year-old man wearing a kippah says he was punched, knocked against shop window as assailant hurled anti-Jewish insult

German chancellor calls to punish those 'those who bear hatred towards Jews in the street,' following numerous antisemitic acts by pro-Palestinian protesters

Amid growing international pressure on Jerusalem, foreign ministers from bloc's 27 member states meet to discuss 'how to stop the escalation and stop the ongoing violence'