German chancellor earns standing ovation for saying Germany will stand by Israel

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

JERUSALEM -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel earned a standing ovation from Israel's parliament Tuesday after pledging to stand by Israel's side against any threat, particularly from Iran, and paying tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.

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