A German state mandates the recognition of Israel in citizenship application
Saxony-Anhalt introduces requirement for applicants to affirm in writing that they back Jewish state's 'right to exist and condemn any efforts directed against' its existence
It doesn't make sense from the perspective of US Federalism. It could make plenty of sense in a German system.
Are Germans German citizens or German state citizens? Do they have internal passports then?
I honestly don't know.