Israel and Germany sign security pact citing threat from Iran and allies Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 01/11/2026 - 20:34 The agreement denounces Palestinian Hamas, Lebanese Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen Israeli soldiers take position during a military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on 11 January 2026. Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP Off Israel and Germany on Sunday signed a security cooperation agreement in Jerusalem, particularly against the "threat posed by Iran and its allies", according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's office. The declaration "anchors Germany's deep commitment to the security of the State of Israel", as per the statement, AFP reported. According to the text, "Iran and its allies (...) threaten not only Israel, but also regional stability and international security." The agreement, signed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, denounces the regional threat posed by Iran and its allies, foremost among them Lebanese Hezbollah, Palestinian Hamas and the Houthis of Yemen. In August, Germany halted military exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip in response to Israel’s plan to fully occupy the Palestinian enclave. Germany is Israel's second-largest supplier of arms, following the US. On Sunday, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar urged the European Union to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a "terrorist organisation" after a meeting with the German minister. "This has long been Germany's position and today the importance of this issue is clear to everyone," he added. Iran has warned that it will strike Israel and US military bases in the event of strikes on Iranian territory following weeks of escalating protests in the country. At least 192 people have been killed in protests against the Iranian government, according to Iran Human Rights. The Norway-based NGO warned that the deaths "may be even more extensive than we currently imagine". The rights group said that Iranian authorities have committed "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years. The Iranian government has ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative. Iran has been under an internet blackout for over 60 hours, according to monitor Netblocks, making it difficult to verify information, including the death toll. Iran blocks internet and deploys IRGC as widespread protests continue Read More » US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in recent days, warning Iranian leaders against using force on protesters. "Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!" he wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. Israeli social media has filled with open calls for the overthrow of the Iranian government. Former Israeli officials, commentators and activists have openly celebrated the prospect of overthrowing the government in Tehran, framing the unrest as a historic opportunity. According to Israeli media reports, security agencies have advised politicians not to comment on the protests, warning that public statements could cause "significant damage" by legitimising Iran's narrative that the unrest is being orchestrated by Israel and the United States. Despite those warnings, former far-right Knesset member Moshe Feiglin wrote on X that "sooner or later the regime in Iran will fall", arguing that the key question was who would shape the post-Islamic Republic order. "The question is who will be the moral beacon that will help this to happen and will shape the other regimes," he said. Right-wing Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad also welcomed the protests, sharing an image of himself with supporters of Iran's former monarchy. "God willing, soon we will be able to wave these two flags together side by side in Tehran," he wrote, referring to the Israeli flag and the pre-1979 Iranian tricolour. Israel normalisation deals News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0