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According to information obtained by Der Spiegel magazine, six terrorists are planning to
carry out attack on historic Reichstag building in February or March; two already arrived
in Berlin
Wulff entered his new position only a few months ago, and his visit to Israel is his first
official visit outside of the European Union.
He said he requested that his first visit outside of Europe be to Israel, in order to express
how the relationship between Germany and Israel is dear to his heart.
He added that Germany sees itself as responsible to ensure the existence and safety of
Israel, a sense of responsibility he feels must be passed on from generation to
generation. He explained that this is the reason he had requested to allow teens to join
him on his visit.
Peres thanked his guest for the visit, saying that it shows Israel where his intentions lay.
He continued saying how important Israel's relationship with Germany is, adding that
German leaders and the majority of the German people remember the past and feel that
there should always be a unique bond between the countries. Peres said that both
countries have a responsibility to educate children to remember the past and to also
take responsibility for the future.
Regarding political issues, Wulff said he agrees with Peres that the best way to ensure
Israel's security in the long run is through a just peace process in the area, based on a
two-states principal with secured and defined borders.
Wulff promised to discuss the issue with the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation
Organization Abu Mazen, during his visit to Bethlehem this week following his stay in
Israel.
Wulff and Peres went on to visit Yad Vashem, accompanied by Yad Vashem Directorate
Chairman Avner Shalev and Wulff's 17 year old daughter, Annalena. The German
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