Rudolf Dreßler, the influential SPD politician and former German ambassador to Israel, has passed away at 84. A prominent advocate for workers’ rights and a member of the Bundestag for over two decades, Dreßler continued to voice criticism of his party even after retirement. His notable contributions include stressing the importance of Israel’s security as part of German state policy, a principle later echoed by Angela Merkel. Dreßler was also involved in a petition against military support for Ukraine.