In an emotional speech, delivered in German, Merkel said her country would always be committed to Israel's security, particularly in light of growing threats from Iran.
"Especially in this place, I emphasize: Every German government and every chancellor before me was committed to the special responsibility Germany has for Israel's security," she said.
"This historic responsibility is part of my country's fundamental policy. It means that for me, as a German chancellor, Israel's security is non negotiable," she added.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
An emotional Angela Merkel tells Israel: "A nuclear Iran would be disastrous"
Israel has a friend in Germany, judging by Angela Merkel's speech before the Knesset. From the Jerusalem Post:
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Thank God for tough leaders like Angela Merkel. (photo credit: Deutsche Welle)
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