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On October 7, 2023, Israel was shaken to its core as Hamas invaded without warning or provocation. The Palestinian terrorist group continues to make clear its goal of completely wiping Israel off the map. Naturally, this puts the Jewish nation in an ongoing position of critical self-defense. Much of the Western world and other civilized countries have rallied around Israel, affirming the nation's right to protect itself. Though Hamas' actions over six months ago had global ramifications, triggering various protests and other reactions. In Germany, the country's leaders openly acknowledged the impact that Israel's invasion had on living survivors of the Holocaust. To this end, the European nation has announced a new policy to help set things right.

What to know about Germany's show of support for Israel

This week, the German Finance Ministry underscored that survivors of the Holocaust who currently live in Israel are suffering in very profound ways. To show support amid a war that appears set to carry on, Germany pledged €25 million to 113,000 Israeli Holocaust survivors. Individually, this breaks down to about €221 per person. The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany has worked with the German government to ensure the payments reach each Holocaust survivor. In additional public remarks, the German Finance Ministry stressed the danger of growing antisemitism around the world. This, too, is a recurring cause of pain for people who lived through the Holocaust and know just how deadly antisemitism is.

The war looks set to carry on for quite some time

Germany's show of solidarity with living Holocaust survivors comes at quite a critical moment. Just earlier this month, Iran launched an unprovoked missile attack against Israel. Thankfully, the Jewish state managed to minimize harm by intercepting these missiles as they moved through the airspace. Other nations like Jordan, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom also assisted Israel to this end. Nevertheless, certain officials believe Iran may make another attempt. At the same time, numerous Israeli hostages whom Hamas forced into captivity remain in Gaza. As time drags on, many people fear the worst and wonder if they'll ever see their loved ones again.