Decision part of an agreement reached last year with relatives of the 11 slain Israeli team members; Widow of fencing coach hails chance for 'justice to history'

Export of long-range missile defense system requires Washington's approval due to US involvement in its development

German chancellor says he's watching overhaul debate 'with great concern,' urges weighing Herzog proposal; PM says accusations that he is seeking to abolish democracy are 'absurd'

Hundreds of writers, artists and intellectuals send letter to both countries' ambassadors warning that if PM's trips go ahead, 'a dark shadow will hang over them'

Steinmeier says Berlin admires Israel's strong rule of law; laments peace in Mideast seems increasingly distant due to overhaul, security situation; praises Herzog mediation effort

In Berlin, top Israeli diplomat Cohen condemns Russia's Ukraine war for 1st time; Annalena Baerbock says hanging of Nazi Eichmann was unique, executions should generally be avoided

Responding to Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distel Atbaryan's claims, ambassador Seibert decries comparison of Germany, an ally, with country dedicated to Israel's annihilation

Prosecutor says complaint against PA chief didn't have legal basis, even though he made an 'inappropriate comparison' on German soil where trivializing Nazi crimes is barred

Deutsche Welle's revised conduct code justifies position by noting country's 'historical responsibility for the Holocaust,' spokesman says denial of right could be fireable offense

Speaking at press conference with German chancellor, PM says world must move on from nuclear talks and find new way to deal with Iran