Israel and Germany signed a security pact Sunday to expand cooperation on counterterrorism and cyber defense, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said, citing threats posed by Iran and its allies.
“Iran and its proxies — Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis — threaten not only Israel but also regional stability and international security,” a statement from Netanyahu’s office said.
“The declaration signed today anchors deep cooperation with Germany in the fields of cyber security, counterterrorism and advanced technologies.
“Israel’s enemies should know: our eyes are on them at all times and everywhere,” the statement added.
The declaration was signed by Netanyahu and visiting German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
“I think Germany and Israel are natural partners. We’ve cooperated on the Arrow III, we’ve cooperated in many areas,” Netanyahu said in a separate statement. (AFP)
