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Germany and Israel Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations with NRW Exhibition

Marcel Reif calls for normalized Jewish life and critical solidarity with Israel at the opening of the 'Deutschland. Israel. Einblicke' exhibition in Düsseldorf.

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Overview

  • The North Rhine-Westphalia Landtag inaugurated the 'Deutschland. Israel. Einblicke' exhibition to commemorate 60 years of German-Israeli diplomatic ties.
  • Sportmoderator Marcel Reif shared his vision for Jewish life in Germany to be seen as entirely normal, reflecting on his personal and familial connections to the Holocaust and reconciliation.
  • Reif emphasized that genuine friendship with Israel includes the right to critique its policies, distinguishing such criticism from antisemitism.
  • Landtagspräsident André Kuper highlighted the region’s historical role in fostering German-Israeli relations and stressed the ongoing responsibility to combat antisemitism, especially after the October 2023 Hamas attacks.
  • A formal anniversary ceremony with speeches by Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst and Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor is scheduled for May 14, 2025, to further honor the milestone.