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Berlin Prepares for Israeli President’s High-Security Visit Marking Diplomatic Milestone

Extensive traffic restrictions and security measures are set to accompany Isaac Herzog’s visit commemorating 60 years of Germany-Israel relations.

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Overview

  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Berlin from May 11 to May 13 to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between Germany and Israel.
  • High-security measures include road closures, parking bans, and navigation suspensions on the Spree in central Berlin, particularly near Schloss Bellevue and the Regierungsviertel.
  • Key events include a meeting between German and Israeli youth and a Holocaust commemoration at the Gleis 17 memorial on May 12.
  • Berlin police advise residents and workers in restricted zones to carry identification and expect significant disruptions in Mitte, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, and Grunewald.
  • Herzog, considered one of the most at-risk global leaders, will be hosted by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Schloss Bellevue.