Germany and Israel—a story of Guilt and an unlikely Friendship!
In May of 1965 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.
