Germany scrambles to fill a possible 🇺🇸-sized gap in its defenses Our first post-election Berlin Briefing - @rikefranke.bsky.social joins with @ninahaase.bsky.social and @germanpolitics.bsky.social youtu.be/Nup1ABYb1Mw?... podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/d...

Scholz' plane was evacuated tonight before takeoff because of alarm. Iron Dome intercepted missiles over Tel Aviv airport. German chancellor was taken to safety. Delegation lying on runway, say accompanying journalists.

"I’m calling on all fellow citizens to support us in ensuring the safety of our fellow Jewish citizens and in standing by their side in solidarity." - German chancellor Olaf Scholz. October 11, 2023.