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Austrian President: Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism

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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, who is currently visiting in Israel, spoke about Austria and Israel's tight relations during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday.

 

"Austria and Israel have a strong bond since 1948, when we voted in favor of the establishment of the State of Israel," he said.

 

"On Monday, I visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum. What happened in the Holocaust is inconceivable,and Austria will remain committed to act with zero tolerance against anti-Semitism," Van der Bellen said.

 

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