which 130 people were killed. in the aftermath, francois hollande declared war on the islamic state organization. today, he paid a visit to an aircraft carrier that is of central importance to the campaign. it is positioned off the coast of syria and is going to be used in the fight against jihadists. although germany is not going to be conducting airstrikes itself, the house in berlin voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the campaign in syria. sendingis reconnaissance jets and military personnel to the region. to join thes set international campaign against the islamic state group. after lawmakers approved a plan to provide military and logistical support. of the 598 mps who took part in the vote, 445 voted for, 146 against, and seven abstained. the decision means that germany will deploy up to 1200 soldiers, six reconnaissance jets, refueling aircraft, and a frigate. german jets will not carry out airstrikes against jihadi