We share the position of the AdB and its member institutions.
We are stunned and horrified by the unspeakable atrocities Hamas has committed against Israeli civil society. The suffering of the attacked, injured, abducted, and killed children, teenagers, and adults is immeasurable and almost beyond words. It cannot be justified by anything.
The Association of German Educational Institutions and its member institutions have been collaborating for many years with a wide variety of organizations and associations in Israel to organize projects and exchange programs for young people and professionals. This is an essential part of our political education work, in which all participants work together for peace and understanding and against antisemitism.
We are watching the developments in Israel, but also in Germany itself, with great concern. In response to the shock and speechlessness in the face of terror, we can only express our determination to continue and strengthen our educational work, together with our Israeli partners, to promote encounter and exchange, and to combat antisemitism and hostility towards Israel.