In Berlin, Herzog thanks German counterpart for work on Munich massacre compensation

Meeting in Berlin with his German counterpart, President Isaac Herzog says he hopes a German compensation deal for the families of the 11 Israelis murdered by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics will help “bring this painful episode to a place of healing.”
“I thank you for your tireless moral commitment to historic justice, a commitment reflected in your personal involvement, which ultimately led to a breakthrough, based on the taking of responsibility by the German government for the security and rescue failures, an exhaustive historical inquiry, and compensation for the bereaved families,” Herzog tells German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during a press conference after their meeting.
Herzog adds: “I appreciate and respect your efforts to bring this painful episode to a place of healing, and I hope that from now on, we shall continue to remember, invoke, and most importantly reaffirm the lessons of this tragedy, including the importance of fighting terror, for future generations.”
He also warns against Iran, which is currently negotiating with world powers — including Germany — on a renewed nuclear deal.
“Iran has proven that it cannot be trusted. Iran has proven that it is a threat to the world order. Iran has proven that it has no qualms about sowing terror, death, and thuggish behavior threatening global stability,” Herzog says.
“The State of Israel cannot accept threats to its existence. Israel will stand up and assertively and powerfully defend its citizens and Jewish communities all around the world. We expect our allies to stand firmly by our side at this hour,” he adds.