The President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the President of the country Boji Herzog are participating this time (Monday) in the state memorial ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the victims of the massacre of the athletes at the Munich Olympics.
Shortly before the start of the ceremony, a German media channel introduced the Munich terrorists as victims.
Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Proshaur protested when he wrote: "Shame and disgrace".
As mentioned, President Yitzhak Herzog and his wife Michal took off yesterday for a state visit to Germany at the invitation of President Frank Walter Steinmeier, and will participate in a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the massacre of the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics alongside the families of the victims.
The reception for Herzog in Berlin, Germany,
At a joint press conference for the President of Germany and the President of Israel, German President Steinmeier said: "The relationship between Germany and Israel is unique and this is reflected during your visits to Germany. This is a time of rampant anti-Semitism in Germany and our friendship between German society and Israeli society is more important than ever.
A terrorist during the massacre in Munich, photo: Gettyimages
"It is impossible to describe how much relief we feel that an agreement was reached between the families affected by the massacre in Munich 1972 on a historical investigation, recognition and compensation, I thank you Herzog for keeping the channels open for solutions to this difficult issue. Germany recognizes its responsibility and nothing will heal the wounds and I am still grateful that tomorrow I can To meet the families and get closer honestly and bridge the past and the present, I feel grateful for the trust the Jewish people placed in us after the Holocaust."
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