head of state here and why is the german chancellor receiving the award why swire what the world jewish congress say in. well both ronald lauder and charlotte a can opener has had the owner of the had presidents of the jewish community here in munich and their various that to me earlier this day that they want to honor the work and the subcontinent and the consequent in your slate so the support of miss mecca for just for jewish life for jewish religion and for the state of israel she really played herself into the hearts of of people representing jewish life and religion and of course politics in the state of israel but also united states where this world jewish congress has a strong spaces of falls so she really has a lot of support here and i think politically it's also an important moment for the world jewish congress to awards it's to give the award to i'm going to america politically when it comes to latest developments here in germany and we'll talk about the settlers the latest developments how is the world jewish congress reacting to reports of growing onto semitism here in germany look

it's a great honor for the german chancellor to be awarded the fair or hetzel prize by the world jewish congress the organization is honoring angela merkel's role in supporting jewish life and fighting anti-semitism in germany. later. it is a sad reality that we have to emphasize the importance of protecting jewish lines right now. but that didn't just start with the attack on the synagogue in hama on the 9th of october on yom kapoor which has struck at the heart of our entire society. members of germany's jewish community are also worried there has been a dramatic rise in anti-semitism in recent years a government study found a 60 percent increase in violence against jews in 2018 a study by the world jewish congress found that more than a quarter of germans harbor anti-semitic sentiments the president of the w.j.c. ronald lauder spoke to the w. about the need for targeted action by the state to combat anti-semitism well 1st of all in the political field i believe that anyone any party who is who shows anti-semitic feelings should not be in that party and i believe also there are some party smal

been watching today's award ceremony for us in munich good evening to you frank why is the world jewish congress awarding this award to the german chancellor. well i would like to quote ronald all of the president of the world jewish congress here tonight he said that chance america continuously has supported jewish life in germany and worldwide she has continuously supported judaism itself and is the true state israel. and this not only being in office but already before all through her political career and you really could have felt it here in munich that the audience especially the members of the world jewish committee conference said that our president currently here in munich for the next 2nd shift meeting they release all sorts what he will miss a lot of set here i think there's a great quote of an emotional point in that price and in that support for his neck and frank this award comes just weeks after the deadly attack near a synagogue in the east german city of hala how is the world jewish congress reacting to reports of growing anti-semitism here in germany. where they presented a stud

the world jewish congress has on a german chancellor angela merkel for her efforts to stop anti semitism in germany the president of the organization ronald lauder presented merkel with the theater had surprise at a ceremony in munich about a prize merkel as a bulwark against extremism height and anti semitism at a time when germany was seeing shop rise in attacks on jewish people and institutions earlier this month a german man killed 2 people while attempting to stage a mash eating at a synagogue in eastern germany. speaking today dublin is louder also called for a ban on german parties that support neo nazi ideology i believe that anyone any party who is who shows anti-semitic feelings should not be in that party and i believe also there are some party small parties that are basically based on almost a new nazi theory they should be not allowed and marches like we had the feminists indorsement although they did not with the size of nazi germany there was no doubt with it where they were or in stadiums sports stadiums where the whole group of people stand up and give the hitler salute

the world jewish congress has. to stop anti-semitism here in germany a few minutes ago the president of the organization wrong or presented with the theodore hope surprise at the ceremony in munich lauder praised america as a bulwark against extremism and entice him and his i'm at a time when germany has seen a sharp rise in attacks on jewish people and jewish institutions earlier this month a german man attempted to stage a mass shooting in a synagogue in eastern germany 2 people nearby were killed. while corresponding for a hoffman he has been watching today's award ceremony force in munich good evening to you for why is the world jewish congress awarding this award to the german chancellor. well i would like to quote ronald a lot of the president of the congress here tonight he said that chance america continuously has supported jewish life in germany and worldwide she has continuously supported judaism itself and is the true state of israel. and this not only being in office but already before all through her p

do you ever use frank kaufman have the chance to talk to the president of the world jewish congress ronald as lot or he spoke to him about anti-semitism in germany and why the world jewish congress has awarded americal the theodore hartsell prize why are you doing so what are your intentions virtual chancellor merkel has been wonderful to the jewish people in germany and she's always been strong supporter of the state of israel for that and she as we see in the theater her surprise which is the major prize. in the jewish world in the same time that w.j.c. has just presented a study in your study about the rise of anti-semitism again in germany yourself you are writing an op ed just recently pointing out the findings what's your explanation to them well there's 2 parts of this explanation 1st of all. there's always been anti-semitism in germany but between why do you have to. 945 to almost 1980 s. it was here. today a recent survey we found out really people's feelings 27 percent of people said they have strong anti-semitic feelings about the jewish people and it's a major surgery and. the

had the chance to talk to the president of the world jewish congress probable author he spoke to him about the summit ism in germany and why the w.j.c. has awarded uncle americal the théodore housefull prize why are you doing so what are your intentions. chancellor merkel has been wonderful to jewish people in germany and she's always been sure i'm supportive of the state of israel for that she is receiving the theory of her surprise which is the major priorities. in the jewish world in the same time that w. chasey has just presented to study a new study about the rise of anti-semitism again in germany you yourself you you were writing an op ed just recently pointing out the findings what's your explanation to them. there's 2 parts of this explanation 1st of all there's always been anti-semitism in germany but between right have to. 945 to almost 1980 s. was hit. today a recent survey we found out really people's feelings 27 percent of people said that they have strong anti-semitic feelings about the jewish people and it's a major surgery and. the question comes in what happened. why

today, the president of the world jewish congress went to hollow to pay tribute to those two victims.eporter: candles and flowers, evidence of what happened here. police are accompanying hymn, he is president of the world jewish congress, an organization that was established in 1936 in reaction to the rise of nancy schism -- of nazi-ism. 80 years later, anti-semitism is on the rise again. >> i was horrified but what happened. jews are always in danger. we should do everything we can to have action. not wars. reporter: after the attack, jewish leaders have called for more security at jewish sites. the synagogue was not the only target. when the shooter was unable to open the door, he shot a female passerby and a man at a kebab shout -- shop. this is where ronald allotter is headed next. he wants to pay tribute to the victims. on the phone, he reaches the owner of the kebab shop. >> i feel for him also. why does it happen? and where did the people get the hate? why? they are not born with hate. they learn it. they learn it through the internet, through other politicians and people talki

passers by died when the gunman began shooting indiscriminately today the president of the world jewish congress went to holland to pay tribute to those 2 victims. candles and flowers evidence of what happened here police company in ronald lauder he has come to visit the scene of the attacks lauder is president of the world jewish congress an organization that was established in 1986 in reaction to the rise of knots ism and the growing way for european anti semitism 80 years later and the semitism is on the rise again i was told by what happened. these are always in danger but we should do everything we can to action. after the attack and how jewish leaders have called for more security at your sites the synagogue was not the only target when the shooter was unable to open the door he shot a female possible i and a man attica about shop about 600 meters away this is where ronald lauder is headed next he wants to pay tribute to the victims on the phone he reaches the owner of think about shop. i feel people should feel but. why does that happen. where did the people get that he. was not going to

german chancellor angela merkel she is being honored for fighting anti-semitism the world jewish congress is awarding her the theodore helped surprise less than a month after a fatal attack on a synagogue in eastern germany. following the attack on a synagogue in the city of hala 3 weeks ago german chancellor angela merkel expressed her solidarity with members of the jewish community outside a synagogue in berlin. i said this yesterday in front of the new synagogue and i'll repeat it here we are happy and to have each and every synagogue every jewish community and everyone of jewish heritage in our country in winds of a month. earlier this month an attacker tried to storm the synagogue in holland when he was blocked from entering he shot 2 people attacks on jews rose by 20 percent this year studies suggest more than one quarter of germans hold anti semitic beliefs merkel has always been outspoken against this trend. the fact that she is now being rewarded for this is something even the opposition left party welcomes in theory. is coming too soon the most important thing is for medical bef

to say america is being honored for fighting anti-semitism in germany the world jewish congress is awarding her with the theodore hartsell prize less than a month after a fatal attack on a synagogue in east germany. unmarriable stands in front of a jewish synagogue in germany this is a matter of the heart following the attack on another synagogue in holland 3 weeks ago she spontaneously showed her solidarity in front of a jewish temple in berlin her message was clear. i said this yesterday in front of the new synagogue and i will repeat it here isn't we are happy to have each and every synagogue every jewish community and every one of jewish heritage in our country. the halma attacker trying to storm the synagogue when that didn't work he shot 2 people anti semitism in germany is on the rise this year there were 20 percent more attacks on jews more than one 4th of germans hold anti semitic beliefs merkel was always very outspoken against this trend the fact that she's now being rewarded for this is something that even the opposition left party approves of in theory. this is praise before th

the world jewish congress has honored german chancellor merkel for her efforts to defeat anti semitism the president of the organization wrote ronald loud up presented michael with the theater prize at a ceremony in munich praised machall as a ball work against extremism hate and he semitism at a time when germany is seeing a sharp rise in attacks on jewish people and institutions earlier this month the man killed 2 people while attempting to attack a synagogue in eastern germany. well speaking to a news rival louder also called for a ban on german parties that support new nazi ideology i believe that anyone any party who is who shows anti-semitic feelings should not be in that point and i believe also there are some party small parties that are basically based on almost a new nazi theory they should be not allowed in marches like we had this endorsement although they did not with the signs of nazi germany there was no doubt with it where they were or in stadiums sports stadiums where the whole group of people stand up and give the hitler salute what does that say that's something the

that was president of the world jewish congress there speaking to you a little earlier. the iraqi military has declared a curfew in baghdad to quell deadly anti-government protests but the demonstrators say they won't leave the streets until an emergency government is in place they are calling for an end to corruption and inequality or than $230.00 people have been killed since the protests started early this month. another day of protests in iraq thousands took to the streets of baghdad and other cities on monday angry about corruption and the lack of jobs and public services and once again they were met with force the security forces fired tear gas at the crowds of people marching in defiance of a warning from prime minister. not to join the demonstrations on sunday he said anyone disrupting businesses or schools would be punished protesters tried to cross the bridge leading to baghdad's fortified international zone which houses government buildings and foreign embassies. where peaceful demonstrators are protests are peaceful and those rulers harm the iraqi people no s

frank hoffman had the chance to talk with the president of the world jewish congress ronald well. you're going to present a theory has a price to chance for medical today why are you doing so what are your intentions percival chancellor merkel has been wonderful to the jewish people in germany and she's always been a strong supporter of the state of israel and for that she is receiving the fear of her surprise which is the major prize. in the jewish world in the same time the w chasey has just presented a study in your study about the rise of anti-semitism again in germany yourself you are writing an op ed just recently pointing out the findings what's your explanation to them well there's 2 parts of this explanation 1st of all there's always been anti-semitism in germany but between after. 945 to almost 1980 s. was here. today a recent survey we found out really people's feelings 27 percent of people said they have strong anti-semitic feelings about the jewish people and it's a major surgery and. the question becomes what happened. why there was there but why do people feel the w

the world jewish congress has honored german chancellor angela merkel for her efforts to counter. semitism and germany the president of the organization ronald lauder presented miss merkel with the theater or her surprise at the ceremony in munich lauder praised americal as a poll worker against extremism hate and anti semitism at a time when he is seeing a sharp rise in attacks on german people and institutions earlier this month a man killed 2 people while attempting to stage a mass shooting at a synagogue in eastern germany. there was frank osland had the chance to talk to the president of the world jewish congress a lot or he spoke to him about anti-semitism in germany and why the w.j.c. has awarded uncle americal the theodore her surprise why are you doing so what are your intentions virtual chancellor merkel has been wonderful to jewish people in germany and she's always been strong supporter of the state of israel and for that she is receiving the fear of her surprise which is the major prize. in the jewish world in the same time that w. chasey has just presented a study a

the head of the world jewish congress ronald lauder has visited the german city of hala weeks after a gunman killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue there lot his visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti semitism in germany on monday he will present chancellor angela merkel an award for her commitment to fighting it. nato has been struggling to find a common voice over the offensive by its own member turkey in northern syria the alliance ended a 2 day summit in brussels acknowledging different views on the issue as secretary-general yun stoltenberg put it the behavior of another member of the united states did not help either even though it pulled its troops from the region earlier this month washington now says it will send them back to syria to prevent so-called islamic state from capturing crucial oil fields in the east. it isn't easy keeping up with america's position in syria after president trump emphatically said u.s. troops are coming home his statement down as reports came in that the white house had set out options for leaving u.s. forces in northeast

the head of the world jewish congress ronald lauder has visited the german city of holland weeks after gunmen killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue there lauder's visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti semitism in germany on monday he will present chancellor angela merkel an award for her commitment to fighting and. germany's foreign minister heiko mosque is set to meet his turkish counterpart. in ankara today for talks on the situation in syria the discussion is likely to be a difficult one with germany and turkey at odds over an christian courage and into northern syria to fight kurdish militia ahead of his visit mosque told turkey it had to stick to the ceasefire and protect civilians in the region that prompted cover to warn germany not to tell turkey what to do. for more on this i'm joined in the studio by deed foreign policy editor said a cigar said i have to ask you what is on masses agenda well. we know that the agreement reached between turkey and russia in sochi is currently underway so from us it's really important for the ceasefire to continue so

the head of the world jewish congress funnel plotter has visited the german city of highland weeks after a gunman killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue their daughters visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti-semitism in germany on monday he will present chancellor angela merkel an award for her commitment to fighting it. rocky officials say at least 5 people have been killed and hundreds wounded during demonstrations in the capital baghdad the protesters are demanding an end to widespread corruption and high unemployment earlier this month 150 people were killed and thousands more injured in a police crackdown on similar protests. nato has ended a 2 day summit in brussels acknowledging differences over its own member turkey's offensive in northern syria the us pulled its troops from the region earlier this month but washington is now saying it may send them back to prevent the so-called islamic state from capturing crucial oil fields. it isn't easy keeping up with america's position in syria after president trump emphatically said u.s. troops are coming home hi

the head of the world jewish congress ronald lauder has visited the german city of howler weeks after a gunman killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue there lauder's visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti semitism in germany a monday he will present chancellor angela merkel an award for her commitment to fighting it. in washington the attempt to impeach president donald trump has scored a victory democrats will get a full copy of the mother report into russian meddling in the 2016 election sensitive parts of the report were originally blacked out but now a u.s. court has ruled that a full copy of the document should be given to the house of representatives judiciary committee it's widely expected that the department of justice will appeal against the decision the miller investigation found that russia had worked to disrupt the 2016 presidential election to undermine the democratic candidate hillary clinton. for more i'm joined by d.w. correspondent pablo foley elyas in washington d.c. pavlo democrats will get information about russian interference in the 26th

the head of the world jewish congress ronald lauder has visited the german city of paula weeks after a gunman killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue there lauder's visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti semitism in germany on monday he will present chancellor angela merkel an award for her commitment to fighting. the united states is running its highest budget deficit in 7 years that's according to the us treasury reporting its figures at the end of the u.s. fiscal year the ballooning debt is largely due to the trumpet ministrations tax cuts it's the 1st time since the early 1980 s. that the deficit has risen over 4 consecutive years. in washington the attempt to impeach president donald trump has scored a victory democrats will get a full copy of the moeller report into russian meddling in the 2016 election sensitive parts of the report were originally blacked out but now a u.s. court has ruled that a full copy of the document should be given to the house of representatives judiciary committee it's widely expected that the department of justice will appeal

the head of the world jewish congress ronald lauder has visited the german city of. weeks after a gunman killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue there larders visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti-semitism in germany on monday he will present chancellor angela merkel an award for her commitment to fighting it the u.s. city of baltimore dignitaries attended the funeral of congressman and civil rights leader a larger coming among them was former president barack obama who praised cummings fight for rights and opportunities for forgotten people across america comics' was the head of the powerful house oversight committee investigating president donald trump he died earlier this month at the age of 68. nato has ended a 2 day summit in brussels acknowledging differences over its own member turkey's off fences in northern syria the us pulled its troops from the region earlier this month but washington is now saying it may send them back to prevent the so-called islamic state from capturing crucial oil fields. it isn't easy keeping up with america

why is the world jewish congress awarding this award to the jewish chancellor?nk: he has said she has continuously supupported judaism herself and the state of israel, and this not only being in office but already before, all through her political career, and we really could have felt it here in munich, with the audience, especially the members of the world jewish conference that werere present for an executive meeting. they have really supported what mr. lauder said here. there is an emotional point in that price -- prize and support for ms. merkel. brent: this comes weeks after the deadly attack in the city of halle. how was the jewish congress reacting? frank: well, they presented a study and a survey here in munich that was published just a couple of days ago, saying that 27% of germans are anti-semitic, 80%, and some criticize these results, and he also said we have to fight this, and it came back to the incident, the terror attack, in halle, saying that all jewish who used synagogues, schools, kindergartens, they have to be guarded by police, which was not

leader of the church would world jewish congress was here and in germany he also called for increased measures against such a hate speech on the other hand there have been organizations especially on the left of the political spectrum who are also targets of these kinds of attacks who have said that as much to do it will that they don't see that it's going to be very effective in the end one has to say it's an attempt to address an issue that really is very limited in germany at the moment and attempt and yet it's never going to succeed unless you get that buy in from social media platform so i'm wondering how will thora he's ensure that they do cooperate in this but i think that's one aspect where this is likely to be most effective because the social media organizations the organizations that you can kind of pin down that there are obliged to accede to to comply with german law and there is going to be a new all new law that's going to force them actually to report hate speech online . to report their threats for instance which has not been the case so far so they're largely to do t

let's look now at some other stories making headlines around the world the head of the world jewish congress ronald lauder has visited the german city of hollow weeks after a gunman killed 2 people while trying to break into a synagogue there letters visit comes amid numerous signs of a rise in anti-semitism in germany on monday he will present chancellor angela merkel in a word for her commitment to fighting it. the u.s. says it will strengthen its military presence near key oil fields in syria to keep fighters from the so-called islamic state from taking them over it comes after an abrupt pullout of u.s. forces from kurdish controlled areas in the north of the country. bolivia's president evo morales has declared himself winner of the country's presidential elections official results narrowly give him the 10 points 10 point lead necessary to win outright his main rival carlos mesa has led days of protests claiming that the vote was rigged the european union is backing calls from election observers for a runoff from. argentina heads to the polls on sunday and the opposition is on course for

includes the president of the central council for jews in germany as well as the leader of the jewish world congress and the ombudsman for anti-semitism that's something that's been set up in about the last year or so but we did hear in fact that i missed as a offer was delayed not only because it was beating of members of the jewish community but also at the kabob shop where one of the victims was killed it sounds like the press conference is about to get underway and we can send it back to you. as president. when you're minutes from now. minister. yesterday we all experienced a terrible day and i can say usually that he and tire alond in the city out the mayor is also present here because you know these sufferers from what we had to experience yesterday where still shocked us. and the face of the loss of 2 lives lost there are 2 injured still in hospital and almost we are shocked in the face of everything that happened in the jewish synagogue. for us and reviewing the facts at hand so far this is still terrible and we've taken that it will take a long time for us to come to terms with what happene

dead the jews are being held outside a local synagogue the scene of one of the attacks the jewish world congress has called for better protection for jewish institutions in germany the country's interior minister says the shootings were driven by anti semitism 27 year old reportedly shown in this video at one moment of the attack has been arrested one shooting occurred outside a synagogue and another shop reports to a grenade being thrown at a jewish cemetery police have now reduce the threat level but still warn locals to be vigilant reportedly the suspect published a manifesto on the 1st of october the shooter streamed his attack on the twitch platform for 32 minutes before was blocked and some 2000 people viewed the broadcast the suspect also used an anti semitic slur in a video posted before the incident and would have warning you might find the following footage disturbing. condolences have been expressed around the world had minute silence was held in the european parliament and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu called it a sign of growing anti semitism in europe chancellor angela

expecting the president of the central council for jews in germany as well as the leader of the jewish world congress and the ombudsman for anti-semitism in germany felix kline they will all be addressing the media and taking questions as well we assume they'll be addressing not only the investigation and the details of yesterday's attacks but also speaking more broadly about safety issues and anti-semitism here in germany we're expecting that conference to start any moment now although we do believe that interior minister horse they offer is a bit delayed in the arriving you spent a long time with the community at the synagogue during his meeting so we are waiting on him but otherwise this press conference should be starting any moment i tell us all come to you right now i mean this comes after another press conference and that was held by the chief federal prosecutor page a friend you were listening to here together listening in on that just give us some of the key takeaways what have been the off to he spoke so we learned most details about what they know about the suspect and they were by the way