Germany seeks ‚forgiveness‘ over 1972 Munich Olympics massacre – ‚I ask you for forgiveness for the lack of protection of the Israeli athletes… lack of clarification,‘ says German president, accompanied by Herzog at event marking 50th anniversary of attack | ynetnews
Germany on Monday sought „forgiveness“ from families of victims in the Munich Olympics attack 50 years on, admitting responsibility for a litany of failings that led to the deaths of 11 Israelis.
„As head of state of this country and in the name of the Federal Republic of Germany, I ask you for forgiveness for the lack of protection of the Israeli athletes at the time of the Olympic Games in Munich and for the lack of clarification afterward, and for the fact that what happened, happened,“ said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a ceremony marking 50 years since the attack, addressing relatives of the victims.
„As head of state of this country and in the name of the Federal Republic of Germany, I ask you for forgiveness for the lack of protection of the Israeli athletes at the time of the Olympic Games in Munich and for the lack of clarification afterward, and for the fact that what happened, happened,“ said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a ceremony marking 50 years since the attack, addressing relatives of the victims.
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