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Last update - 11:07 08/05/2008 Israeli ambassador: Germans should be more sympathetic toward Israel By DPA Tags: Israel, World War II, Germany Israel's deputy ambassador in Germany called Thursday for Germans to show greater understanding and sympathy for Israel. "One can criticize Israel. Israel is not without its faults," Ilan Mor told the video service of Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa in an interview to mark his country's 60th anniversary. "But the criticism should be balanced and fair," Mor said. Advertisement He called for more exchange in education and science. "If more Germans visited Israel, that would be a signal to us that we are not alone," the deputy ambassador said. While the two countries enjoyed a close relationship, this had to be worked at constantly, he said. Speaking on the eve of the celebrations in Israel, German President Horst Koehler restated Germany's commitment to Israel's right to exist. "Germany stands up for the right of Israeli citizens to enjoy a life of peace within secure borders," the president said. "A central prerequisite for this is an end to the violence in the Middle East." Koehler said Germany and Israel today enjoyed a partnership of trust, something that was not self-evident in view of crimes committed by Germans against the Jews during World War II. "We acknowledge our responsibility for the past and for the future," he said. Related articles: Germany opens world's largest archive of Nazi documents Jewish group seeks to purge YouTube of anti-Semitic videos Merkel offers 'tough, decisive' language on Iran nuke program Bookmark to del.icio.us   A top priority Barack Obama: We will keep Israel's security a priority. Tale of a key Cartoon film on Nakba describes Jews as 'enemies of homeland'.   1.   Who is Israel to point blame or instill guilt upon others? 11:29  |  Johan Odin 08/05/08   2.   We acknowledge our responsibility for the past and for the future 11:46  |  The Chancellor 08/05/08   3.   german hypocrisy 11:59  |  raymond deane 08/05/08   4.   Johan Odin from one of the most racist societies in World preache 12:01  |  Absolute Sweden 08/05/08   5.   Hey Johan! 12:15  |  Even BAROSH 08/05/08   6.   A stupid call 12:26  |  Jonathan S 08/05/08   7.   #4 Absolute Sweden 12:38  |  Chris Linthwaite 08/05/08   8.   Sympathy can grow, but it can not be implanted 12:53  |  Urs 08/05/08   9.   ODIN did you actually read what he said before launching 13:00  |  PETER SM 08/05/08   10.   He called for 13:01  |  cool 08/05/08   11.   #4 Swede Must Dig up Past to Excuse Israel`s Crimes Today 13:04  |  Johan Odin 08/05/08   12.   #1 Johan Odin 13:06  |  TurkishJew 08/05/08   13.   # 5 Even Barosh 13:13  |  Vinegar Hill, 08/05/08   14.   # Borash - Been there, Done That and it is Still a Cesspool 13:15  |  Johan Odin 08/05/08   15.   Exchange in education and science 13:35  |  christoph 08/05/08   16.   J.Odin,Norway is no position to preach to Israel 13:35  |  Absolute Sweden 08/05/08   17.   #14 Johan Odin 13:42  |  TurkishJew 08/05/08   18.   Nicely said, mr. vice ambassador 13:53  |  Axel 08/05/08   19.   addendum to my post #15 14:07  |  christoph 08/05/08   20.   Dumbas convertite "Chris" Yoyne Lintwit,your muezzin chant is 14:14  |  Absolute Sweden 08/05/08   21.   Present day germany is the light upon the nations... 14:26  |  Jens 08/05/08   22.   Exodus 20:5 14:27  |  Natallie Durson 08/05/08   23.   60 years of terrorism and illegal occupation of Palestine 14:41  |  Hhistorian 08/05/08   24.   #20 Absolute Sweden 14:44  |  Chris Linthwaite 08/05/08   25.   #21 Jens 14:48  |  TurkishJew 08/05/08   26.   ODIN Sweeping generalisations are a reflection on you not Israel 14:51  |  PETER SM 08/05/08   27.   Ezekiel 18:20 14:54  |  christoph 08/05/08   28.   Jens in Germany 14:58  |  Birgit 08/05/08   29.   #20 Absolute Sweden and #24 Chris Linthwaite 15:04  |  TurkishJew 08/05/08   30.   TurkishJew 15:07  |  Said 08/05/08   31.   Yes, get humiliated and spat on in Hebron. 15:08  |  Andreas 08/05/08   32.   Why, because they both act like Nazi`s 15:08  |  Sean 08/05/08   33.   60 years of human rights violation! Congratulation Israel!!! 15:17  |  Moise 08/05/08   34.   JENS.HAVE you read the Hamas plans in your shinning light?? 15:19  |  PETER SM 08/05/08   35.   There`s nothing balanced or fair about occupying Palestinian land 17:49  |  Dutch 08/05/08   36.   Pity party time again for Israel, the eternal victim... 21:47  |  Silvienne 08/05/08   37.   Playground insults to Chris Linthwaite from Absolute Sweden... 21:48  |  Silvienne 08/05/08   38.   # 31 andreas 22:25  |  Axel 08/05/08   39.   Happy exchange? 01:45  |  stephan 09/05/08   40.   Well said, #31 and #33!!! 05:24  |  Silvienne 09/05/08   41.   To Axel (#18): Perhaps true, but ... 08:37  |  Morris Valentine 09/05/08   42.   Most Germans just afraid to visit Israel 13:19  |  Paul Henzen 09/05/08   43.   #30 Said 14:24  |  TurkishJew 09/05/08   44.   # 41 morris valentine 21:22  |  Axel 09/05/08   45.   chris linthwaite 7 01:58  |  potobac 10/05/08   46.   To Axel (#44) 05:48  |  Morris Valentine 12/05/08

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