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Germany steps up security for Israeli, Jewish, American institutions
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleGermany has ramped up security in and around Israeli, Jewish and US institutions since the two countries started their war on Iran last month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says.
“At present, there is no evidence to suggest that we should assume an increased threat domestically,” Merz says in a speech in Wiesbaden.
“However, we are stepping up security measures, reviewing protective measures and increasing our presence – particularly for Israeli, Jewish and American institutions,” he adds.
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