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Israeli ambassador backs German Olympic bid
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Israeli ambassador backs German Olympic bid

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, publicly supports Germany's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Prosor stated that hosting the Games would be a powerful statement for Germany, especially given its history, and a testament to the trust and friendship that has grown between Israel and Germany.
  • The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will decide on the national candidate for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Games on September 26, with Berlin, Munich, and the Rhine-Ruhr region competing.

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has voiced strong support for Germany's potential bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In a video released on social media, Prosor emphasized that hosting the Games would send a significant message, not in spite of Germany's history, but precisely because of it.

Olympic and Paralympic Games in Germany would be a strong statement. Not despite its history, but precisely because of its history.

— Ron ProsorAmbassador of Israel to Germany, speaking about Germany's bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"As the Israeli ambassador, I say this with full conviction," Prosor stated. He highlighted the strong relationship between Israel and Germany, noting how responsibility has fostered trust and friendship. "Germany today stands for freedom, security, and democracy," he added.

As the Israeli ambassador, I say this with full conviction. Because the relations between Israel and Germany show how trust and friendship can arise from this responsibility. Germany today stands for freedom, security, and democracy.

— Ron ProsorAmbassador of Israel to Germany, explaining his support for Germany's Olympic bid.

Berlin's Senator of the Interior and Sports, Iris Spranger, welcomed Prosor's endorsement, calling it a valuable sign of trust, solidarity, and friendship. She interpreted his words as a special recognition and an expression of shared values for peace, democracy, and international understanding, providing crucial momentum for Germany's national bid, "BERLIN+."

That Ron Prosor explicitly speaks out for Germany is a valuable sign of trust, solidarity, and friendship.

— Iris SprangerBerlin's Senator of the Interior and Sports, reacting to the Israeli ambassador's support for Germany's Olympic bid.

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is set to announce its chosen candidate on September 26. The bid is for the Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044. Berlin is competing with Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Brandenburg for national approval. Other contenders include Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region, which includes Cologne. Hamburg withdrew its bid after a negative referendum.

I interpret his words as special recognition, as an expression of shared values for peace, democracy, and international understanding, and of course also as tailwind for our national bid BERLIN+.

— Iris SprangerBerlin's Senator of the Interior and Sports, on the significance of the Israeli ambassador's endorsement.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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