Frank Walter-Steinmeier
“Germans committed terrible crimes in Guernica,” the German president said.
“585 days after the massacre, there are still hostages in the hands of Hamas, including German companions,” noted Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Israeli president welcomes Edan Alexander’s release, urges global action on hostages, Iran, and antisemitism during Germany state visit.
More than 100 Israeli and German youth will gather to discuss building a future rooted in cooperation and mutual understanding.
The 93-year-old is also slated to take part in the annual International March of the Living in Poland on April 24.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his thanks for the support and friendship of the German people in fighting modern-day antisemitism
“We are forging a strategic partnership with Berlin,” says the Israeli leader.
Isaac Herzog recites the Kaddish prayer in memory of victims of the Holocaust, as his father did as Israel’s president decades ago.
“For us, as a people and as a country, this massacre has always been a national disaster. It desecrated the cohesive sanctity of the Olympics, the ultimate symbol of sports, and smeared its flag with blood.”
“Shameful” that it took 50 years to reach a compensation agreement with the victims’ families, says German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Israeli, German presidents welcome compensation agreement for 1972 Munich victims
Isaac Herzog and Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the tragedy’s 50th anniversary memorial event in Munich.
Germany has been a “strong partner” in the fight against anti-Semitism, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin tells his counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.