Benjamin Navon
Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, 1989–1993.
Israel/Embassy in Bonn
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- 27.10.1989Telegram from the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, Benjamin Navon, to the Israeli Foreign MinistryReport on a discussion with Wolfgang Mischnick of the FDP on his impressions of a visit to East Berlin; Israel's concerns are voiced.
sent signatory - 14.11.1989Telegram from the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, Benjamin Navon, to the Israeli Foreign MinistryIn preparation for a parliamentary debate, the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn suggests that warnings of a wave of dangerous nationalism in Germany may be exaggerated.
sent signatory - 20.2.1990Telegram from the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, Benjamin Navon, to the Israeli Foreign MinistryA report on Foreign Minister Arens' talks in Bonn with Chancellor Kohl and President von Weizsäcker. Arens told the latter that he sees the reunification of Germany as "a foregone conclusion". Kohl said that East Germany was rapidly collapsing, and assured Arens that "there is no Fourth Reich, and never will be."
sent - 16.4.1990Telegram from the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, Benjamin Navon, to the Israeli Foreign MinistryReview of the situation in the GDR following the elections. The new parliament has passed a resolution recognizing Germany's crimes against the Jews and instructing the government to work for establishment of relations with Israel. Open official negotiations with the GDR are proposed.
sent - 10.7.1990Memorandum from the Assistant Director-General for Eastern Europe, Yosef Govrin, to the Director-General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Reuven MerhavA summary of the pros and cons of establishing diplomatic relations with East Germany on the eve of reunification. West Germany favours the step. It would be a diplomatic coup towards the Arabs, but would not solve the problem of Israel's material demands.