Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties (opens original article in a new tab)

German Ambassador Steffen Seibert emphasized that Germany's special relationship with Israel remains intact despite tensions over the Gaza war and a recent arms embargo, rejecting claims of 'Holocaust guilt' as a motivator and highlighting shared values and international law considerations.

• Germany's Foreign Minister suggested Germany's support for Israel may have cost it a UN Security Council seat
• German Ambassador Steffen Seibert denied that Germany's approach to Israel is driven by 'Holocaust guilt'
• Germany imposed a partial arms embargo on Israel in August 2025 over its actions in Gaza
• Seibert stated that the Germany-Israel relationship is based on shared democratic values and common interests