German Chancellor Merz Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's strong support for Israel on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks. He pledged Germany's commitment to Israel's security and right to exist, calling it a historical responsibility. Merz also addressed antisemitism in Germany and reiterated support for a two-state solution.
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed Germany's firm support for Israel's security and right to exist.
- Merz marked the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks with a message of solidarity.
- He pledged to combat antisemitism in Germany, ensuring Jewish people can live without fear.
- Germany supports the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
- Merz stressed that supporting Israel is a historical responsibility for Germany.
On the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a statement expressing solidarity with Israel and its people. He conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims, survivors, and former hostages, condemning the Hamas attacks as "monstrous and barbaric" and hoping for the easing of pain and suffering.
Merz declared that "Germany stands firmly alongside Israel," assuring that "our Israeli friends can count on our commitment so that such a crime never happens again." He emphasized that Germany's commitment to Israel's security and its right to exist is a historical responsibility stemming from the Holocaust and integral to German identity.
Beyond security, Merz called for creating conditions for Israelis, Palestinians, and their neighbors to live in peace and safety, reiterating German support for a two-state solution with a Palestinian state alongside Israel. The Chancellor also addressed the persistent issue of antisemitism within Germany, vowing to combat it in all its forms and ensure that Jewish people can live without fear and that Jewish life continues to flourish.
Merz concluded by stating that Berlin would oppose those who deny Israel's right to exist, not just in the context of October 7th but daily. The article also briefly mentions a separate issue regarding Washington's potential engagement with London over a Green Party motion labeling Zionism as racism.
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