German Chancellor Vows to Stand Against Those Denying Israel's Right to Exist
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that Germany will stand against those who deny Israel's right to exist, reaffirming strong support for the country's security. He honored the victims of the October 7th attacks and expressed hope for peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians, advocating for a Palestinian state. Merz also committed to combating rising antisemitism in Germany, ensuring Jewish life can flourish.
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Germany will stand against those denying Israel's right to exist.
- Merz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Israel's security and its right to exist as a lesson from the Holocaust.
- He expressed solidarity with victims of the October 7th attacks and hoped for healing and peace.
- The Chancellor advocated for establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel for regional peace.
- Merz pledged to fight rising antisemitism in Germany and ensure Jewish life can thrive.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany will "always stand against those who deny Israel's right to exist." Speaking on the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks, Merz expressed his thoughts were with the victims, their families, survivors, and former hostages, honoring the memory of those killed and hoping for healing from the "monstrous and barbaric acts."
Merz affirmed Germany's unwavering support for Israel, assuring that "our Israeli friends can rely on our commitment to ensure that such a crime never happens again." He emphasized Germany's fight for Israel's security and its right to exist, calling it a lesson learned from the Holocaust and integral to German identity.
Looking ahead, the Chancellor stressed the need to lay the groundwork for a new order where Israelis, Palestinians, and their neighbors can live in peace and security. He stated the federal government is committed to this goal, believing that the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel is the best path to achieve it.
Merz also addressed the rise of antisemitism in Germany, noting that it often goes unanswered. He pledged that the federal government would do everything possible to combat antisemitism in all its forms, ensuring Jews can live without fear and that Jewish life can continue to thrive. He reiterated Germany's stance against those who downplay or deny Israel's right to exist, not just on October 7th, but every day.