'Due to Germany's history, we have a special obligation towards Israel'

Germany’s public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW), introduced a clause to its code of conduct requiring employees to pledge support for Israel’s right to exist or face termination. 

The document stated that "we advocate the values of freedom and, wherever we are, take independent and clear positions, especially against any and all kinds of discrimination including sexism, racism, and antisemitism."

"Due to Germany's history, we have a special obligation towards Israel," it read further, adding that "Germany's historical responsibility for the Holocaust is also a reason for which we support the right of Israel to exist."... Read More: i24