Tag: Israel
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Gaza drones: German government was entitled to rely on assurances from Israel, court rules against a Palestinian
A Palestinian spent nearly two years fighting to force Berlin to restrict Israel’s use of two German-leased drones – and lost. The Higher Administrative Court in Münster confirmed a ruling by the Cologne Administrative Court, finding that the conditions for…
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Secret services in some countries operate explosive drones via SIM cards. Now the technique hits Germany
Explosive drones are increasingly being controlled via mobile networks, making them harder to detect. Ukraine demonstrated the technology in Operation “Spiderweb”, Israel in Iran. Now the threat appears for the first time in Germany. Two weeks ago, a bus driver…
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German TKMS expands submarine business with new vessels also for Israel – Netanyahu soon to be questioned over the deal
With the former cultural diplomat Andreas Görgen, the German Thyssenkrupp subsidiary TKMS is expanding its submarine business worldwide. Meanwhile, an Israeli commission investigating corruption allegations is due to question Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time this autumn. Last week, the…
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Frontex hires US military surveillance firm to help EU states and Libya in intercepting migrant boats in the Mediterranean
Flight tracking has revealed that Metrea, a firm tied to the US military and secret services, flies surveillance missions for Frontex under a €14.5 million contract. This is prompting criticism over transparency and the militarisation of EU borders. Metrea, a…