Regarding a press report on Israeli-German relations

19 Feb 2013
The governments of Israel and Germany have been engaged for several years in
a close dialogue on a wide range of issues reflecting the excellent
relations between the two countries.

Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)

The news item carried today by "Yediot Aharonot" regarding the issue of
reparations to Ghetto workers does not reflect reality, and certainly not
the position of the Israeli government.

We do not know of any linkage between the handling of reparations to
Holocaust survivors and the issue of settlements.

Israel works hand in hand with the relevant authorities in Germany,
including the Chancellor's Office, in order to swiftly resolve in an
appropriate manner the dossier of Ghetto workers.

The governments of Israel and Germany have been engaged for several years in
a close dialogue on a wide range of issues reflecting the excellent
relations between the two countries.