The German government has made clear it will not normalize relations with Iran until the Islamic Republic recognizes Israel, and condemned the regime’s 'rocket tests and anti-Israel threats.'

The surge of Muslim migrants into Europe has brought with it the inevitable surge in anti-Semitism - a problem the German leadership appears to be attempting to combat.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemned Palestinian terror and called for serious negotiations aimed at a fair, two-state solution, which the Palestinians have repeatedly rejected.

Iran continues with its destabilizing interference in the Middle East and is obviously seeking to develop a nuclear bomb, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir charges.

Der Spiegel claimed that Israel refused to allow the German foreign minister to fly through its airspace on a Middle East visit that did not include Israel.

German FM Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that economic development and rehabilitation are necessary, but can be achieved only if Hamas stops attacking Israel.