Peres urges German president: Let Jews practice circumcision

Israel's President Shimon Peres is the third leader who has tried to apply pressure on Germany following a Cologne court ruling that prohibits the procedure for medical reasons.

By Ofer Aderet | 22:50 23.08.12 |

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Israel's President Shimon Peres urged his German counterpart Joachim Guack on Thursday to allow Jews to continue circumcising their children, in a letter calling on Germany to allow Jews to practice the ancient ritual.

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No person should be allowed to practice barbarism.
- By labhras
- 24 Aug 2012
- 02:57PM
Do Jews love their right to do as they please more than they love their children.
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- By toby
- 24 Aug 2012
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Know your place! It is certainly not his place to meddle in german issues of law.
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