“We have been keeping a close eye on [people in Germany who have Arab roots] for quite some time. . . .  On the one hand, there is the immigration of workers that we need. And there are those who are seeking asylum because they are the targets of political oppression. On the other hand, though, that means that all those who don’t belong to one of those groups cannot stay. That is why we are limiting irregular migration to Germany. Too many people are coming.”

“The scale of the Islamist demonstrations in Berlin and other cities in Germany is unacceptable and needs a tough political response. This is also needed from the Muslim associations. Some have clearly distanced themselves from the actions of Hamas and from antisemitism, and have sought dialogue. But not all of them — some have been too hesitant to do so, and it’s |been too few overall. . . .  Whoever lives here does so according to the rules of this country. And whoever comes here must know that this is how it is and that this will be enforced.”

“At this moment, there is only one place for Germany. That is the side of Israel. That’s what we mean when we say Israel’s security is German ‘reason of state.’”