Germany and Israel – A Story of Guilt and An Unlikely Friendship

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55 years ago, Germany and Israel reluctantly entered into diplomatic relations. What at first glance seems to be a rather unlikely relationship – especially in light of the shared history – has evolved over time into a blossoming friendship and successful economic bond. In order for this to happen, Germany had to face its Nazi legacy and subsequent collective guilt. Join German Historian Anette Isaacs as she discusses how her native country has attempted to cope with the guilt of causing the Holocaust and how this painful but necessary process heralded a new era in German-Israeli relations.