Israel and Germany sign security pact citing threat from Iran and allies

Israel and Germany signed a security cooperation agreement in Jerusalem, specifically citing the threat posed by Iran and its allies. The declaration denounces the regional threat from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, Palestinian Hamas, and the Houthis of Yemen, anchoring Germany's commitment to Israel's security. This development follows Germany's previous halt of military exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. Following the signing, Israel's foreign minister also urged the European Union to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.