Steinmeier spoke at the medal of merit ceremony held at Bellevue Palace. Referring to the Israeli-Palestinian war, Steinmeier said, "We must protect Jewish life in our country and stand strong and determined against all forms of antisemitism and hatred of Israel."
Steinmeier criticized the celebration of attacks against Israel on the streets of Germany and said, "We cannot tolerate attempts to celebrate in the streets the brutal attacks on Israel. Those who applaud this terrorism are not only insulting the victims, they are also trampling on human dignity and our Constitution. This kind of behavior appalls me."
Reiterating Germany's promise of solidarity to Israel, Steinmeier said, "In these difficult times, Germany stands firmly by Israel's side. The people of Israel and the Jews in Germany can count on this."
USA SENDS AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLEET TO SUPPORT ISRAEL
It was reported that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered to send the aircraft carrier fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to help terrorist Israel in the attacks launched by HAMAS.
In the statement, it was stated that Minister Austin gave instructions to send the aircraft carrier fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean in order to be ready to assist Israel in the operation initiated by HAMAS, and that the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and the cruisers and attack ships that would accompany it were heading towards the Eastern Mediterranean. It was emphasized that it was directed.
It was stated that steps were taken to increase the US Air Force's F-35, F-15, F-16 and A-10 fighter jet fleets in the region.
"The United States maintains its forces globally ready to further strengthen this deterrence posture if necessary," the statement said.