German Chancellor Vows Unwavering Support for Israel, Condemns Rising Antisemitism
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed unwavering support for Israel and condemned rising global antisemitism at a Kristallnacht anniversary ceremony in Munich. He warned that antisemitism is often disguised as criticism of Israel or anti-colonial struggles. Merz stated Germany's historical responsibility includes protecting Jewish life and ensuring Israel's security. The event also featured Bavarian leaders and a Holocaust survivor.
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged Germany's unreserved support for Israel's security.
- Merz warned that global antisemitism is resurfacing, often disguised as criticism of Israel.
- The remarks were made at a Kristallnacht anniversary memorial ceremony in Munich.
- German leaders wore kippahs and escorted a Holocaust survivor into the synagogue.
- Merz cited Germany's historical responsibility to combat antisemitism and support Israel.
At a memorial ceremony in Munich marking 88 years since Kristallnacht, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that antisemitism is resurfacing globally, often disguised as anti-colonial liberation struggles or criticism of Israel. Merz, alongside Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria, wore blue kippahs to the Ohel Jakob Synagogue event, personally escorting 94-year-old Holocaust survivor and prominent anti-Semitism activist Charlotte Knobloch into the building. The ceremony, attended also by Bavarian President Ilse Aigner, focused on combating the worldwide surge in antisemitism and affirming Germany's commitment to Israel's security.
"Antisemitism is everywhere again," Merz stated in a forceful speech, warning of its new manifestations. He emphasized the federal government's duty to protect Jewish life in Germany and worldwide. "As part of this commitment, we stand unreservedly by Israel's side," he asserted.
Merz connected Germany's past to Israel's present, stating that the existence of a state where Jews are not a vulnerable minority, a refuge when barbarism reemerges, is part of Germany's historical responsibility. This responsibility, he explained, includes speaking out against antisemitism and caring for Israel's fate.
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