Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister

7 November 2024 Press

In the Tagesspiegel, Prof. Johannes Becke, Chair of Israel and Middle East Studies, assesses the situation in Israel following the dismissal of Yoav Gallant.

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14 October 2025Press

On the difficult situation in Israel and unanswered questions about future steps

Tom Würdemann at ZDF on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories

13 October 2025Press

"It's not about the Palestinians themselves, but about the symbolic charge of "Palestine"."

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22 September 2025Announcement

The Mensa remains closed

The cafeteria will be closed from September 22 through October 15.

20 September 2025Announcement

Public holidays and the university's opening hours

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies remains partially closed during the Jewish holidays, seminars do not take place then