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What explains Germany's stance on Israel?

Olaf Scholz' government is coming under increased scrutiny over its support for Israel. Central to this debate is what we read as the key lesson of the Holocaust.

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Jörg Luyken
Mar 27, 2024
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Dear Reader,

At the weekend I did something that, as the father of two small children, gave me a deep sense of privilege. I went to the cinema.

The film I chose has arrived at a time when it is eerily relevant to world affairs.

The Zone of Interest portrays the life of the Höß family at their home under the walls of Au…

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