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.
