German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt arrived in Israel for meetings with officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, to discuss security cooperation.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has paid a surprise visit to Israel, where he will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers. Dobrindt expressed his intention to learn from Israel's experience in military and civil defense, stressing the need for close cooperation in the field of cyber security. He is a strong supporter of Israel, in contrast to other members of the German government who have criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.