Bue Rübner Hansen, an insightful essayist, explores the complex history of the German-Israeli alliance. The discussion reveals how public attitudes in Germany toward Israel vary widely, often influenced by political elites. Hansen examines the pervasive memory culture surrounding Nazism and the Holocaust, illustrating its impact on contemporary views, particularly regarding Palestinians. He also sheds light on the emergence of anti-German sentiments within the left and the marginalization of historical working-class opposition to the Nazis.
