Overview

• Berlin and Tel Aviv have officially signed a sister city agreement, making Tel Aviv Berlin's 19th partner city.
• The partnership aims to enhance cooperation in culture, economy, and youth engagement, reflecting shared values as global hubs for creativity and innovation.
• Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner emphasized the city’s historical responsibility stemming from the Holocaust and its obligation to protect Jewish life.
• The agreement is a symbolic gesture of tolerance and solidarity during the Gaza war, following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
• Berlin’s ties with Moscow remain suspended due to Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the city’s evolving global partnership priorities.