- Dr. George N. Tzogopoulos
- October 15, 2018
- Paper No. 977
German-Israeli relations are difficult in view of Germanyโs Nazi past. Angela Merkel does not ignore her countryโs history, and has played a significant role in strengthening the bilateral relationship. However, new security challenges and problems require solutions. Merkelโs recent visit to Jerusalem showed that her approach to Israel needs readjustment to address urgent issues on a practical, not only a theoretical, level.