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Bishop Schirrmacher Urges Support for Israel's Right to Self-Defense

1/28/2026

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Bishop Thomas Paul Schirrmacher asserted that Israel has the universal right to defend itself without seeking special privileges.
He addressed the Conference of European Rabbis, highlighting a deep historical tie between Germany and Israel.
Schirrmacher argued antisemitism stems from rebellion against God, not only hostility toward Jews, and urged Germany to acknowledge its failures.
He expressed personal gratitude to Israeli doctors who saved his life during a severe COVID-19 illness.

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Bishop Thomas Paul Schirrmacher asserted that Israel has the universal right to defend itself without seeking special privileges.
He addressed the Conference of European Rabbis, highlighting a deep historical tie between Germany and Israel.
Schirrmacher argued antisemitism stems from rebellion against God, not only hostility toward Jews, and urged Germany to acknowledge its failures.
He expressed personal gratitude to Israeli doctors who saved his life during a severe COVID-19 illness.