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Israel Ruhr University condemns Hamas terror attacks

Our sympathy goes out to all victims and affected families.

Ruhr University Bochum condemns the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. We have been deeply shocked by the reports of the brutal terrorist attacks. They bring immeasurable suffering to the people in the region, with whom we have many research collaborations and friendships. Our sympathy goes out to the victims and their families. We do not give up hope that one day a peaceful solution will be found and hatred will be overcome.

We endorse the statement of the German Rectors’ Conference on the attacks in all points.

Letter of Germans Rectors' Conference

“We are deeply shocked and appalled by the terrorist attack of Hamas on Israel, the terrible massacres, and the kidnappings.

On behalf of all German universities, I would like to express our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. We are deeply saddened by the senseless loss of life. Our thoughts are with those killed and injured, those still in danger, and their families and friends.

As the German Rectors’ Conference, the voice of German universities, we stand in solidarity with the Israeli universities and academic colleges and all their members.“

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