In a greeting to the American Jewish Committee’s annual conference, which was broadcast on video, Chancellor Angela Merkel promised the Jewish population a determined commitment against anti-Semitism and racism. Expressions of hate on social media or on the street is incompatible with the basic values ​​of peaceful coexistence, Merkel said. Jews should feel safe in Germany.

Merkel promised to continue to advocate security for Israel, but spoke in favor of a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.