July 5, 2026
The German ambassador bids farewell to Israel: "A big part of my heart will remain here"
שטפן זייברט. תמונה: ויקיפדיה
The German ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, is finishing his role.
To mark the occasion, he published a farewell video.
In the video, he speaks in Hebrew.
Seibert talks about 25 things he loves about Israel.
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He mentions Israeli songs and foods. He mentions the Israel National Trail – the country's long hiking trail. He talks about the beautiful hoopoe, Israel's national bird. He mentions the Israeli-Palestinian Parents Circle-Families Forum. This is an organization that seeks to promote reconciliation and dialogue between the sides. He mentions his favorite sports team, series he enjoyed, and many other things.
At the end of the video, Seibert said: A big part of my heart will remain here. Over the years, Seibert published many messages in Hebrew. He became one of the most well-known foreign ambassadors in Israel.