Fifty years later, the family members of the victims reached a compensation agreement with the German government

According to the Associated Press reported on August 31, the German government said on Wednesday that the family members of the "Munich tragedy" in 1972 had reached an agreement with the German government on the long -term controversial compensation issue. Earlier, the family members said that they would resist the 50th anniversary of the German authorities on September 5, because they believed that the amount of compensation was too low.

Memorial Monument Monument, the victim of the "Munich tragedy" in 1972: Associated Press

The report quoted Germany and other media sources that the compensation provided by Germany to these families would increase from the initial 10 million euros to about 28 million euros, including the previously paid money. Germany pointed out that among these 28 million euros compensation, the German federal government will share 22.5 million euros, the Bavarian government shares 5 million euros, and the Munich City Government shares 500,000 euros. German officials have not yet disclosed how much the amount has been paid before.

German President Steinmier and Israeli President Herzer welcomed the agreement to reach an agreement. The two issued a joint statement saying, "We are glad and pleased. On the 50th anniversary, the historical clarification, recognition and compensation of the history were reached. Agreement. The agreement cannot cure all trauma, but it opens a door for each other. Through this agreement, the German government acknowledges its responsibility and acknowledges the terrible pain that the murderers and their relatives will suffer. ","

German media said Herzog confirmed that he would go to Germany to participate in the anniversary ceremony next week. He said, "I would like to thank the German government under the leadership of Premier Shuorz.

At the 1972 Munich Olympics, 11 Israeli athletes and a German police were killed by the Palestinian radical organization "Black September". This political incident caused a great shock in the international community and was called the "Munich tragedy." (Edit: HHJ)

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