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Merkel: US and Europe will not turn their back on Israel

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed students at Tel Aviv University yesterday and said that the situation in Egypt must not stop the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians from moving forward. “The stalemate in negotiation is dangerous; there is no room for excuses,” Merkel said. “I will tell you that you are missing an opportunity. History will not give you many more.” Merkel added.

Merkel also rejected the notion that Europe and the US are turning their backs on Israel. On the uprising in Egypt, Merkel said “I don’t agree with the interpretation saying the US stabbed the Mubarak regime in the back. What the Americans have said is that it is clear significant change is needed, something which Israel has also agreed with.” Merkel received an honorary doctorate degree from the university and said that she appreciated the cultural exchanges between Israel and Germany.