Freie Universität Berlin wholeheartedly condemns the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel. Our sympathy goes out to the countless victims of this war and their relatives and loved ones. In particular, we stand in solidarity with our partner universities and their employees and students, with whom we have developed close friendships and meaningful scientific relationships over the past decades.

Our thoughts are also with the many Israeli students and researchers at Freie Universität who now fear for their relatives and friends back home. Be assured that Freie Universität Berlin stands with you. During this difficult time, we ask all university members to demonstrate solidarity with our Israeli friends and all those who fall victim to the violence unleashed by Hamas.