The Empire State Building is dark in sympathy for the people of Paris after more than 120 people were killed in Friday's series of shootings and explosions. Worldwide condemnation has followed with expressions of grief and support from all nations.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to work closely with the French
government to help hunt for the culprits involved in the attacks and
their backers. "This attack on freedom was aimed not just at Paris, it targeted and it
hits all of us. That is why we must all respond together," said Merkel,
dressed in black, her voice faltering.
"We, your German friends, feel very close to you. We cry with you," she
said. "We will lead this fight together with you against those who did
such unimaginable things to you."
She said she would be meeting with the relevant ministers to discuss ongoing developments in France and address questions.
Gauck said while Germany mourns with France, the anger at the murderers must become resolve to defend Europe.
Francois Holland yesterday declared war on ISIS, as it emerged that the gunmen belonged to a terror cell
recently and that one of the terrorists had entered Europe via the Greek
isles posing as a migrant. However any attacks from France may certainly divide French opinion. What is the way forward now? it may be that there is a consolidated effort for a full joint coalition of forces to wage retribution, either rightly or wrongly against Islamic State operatives.
Time will tell, however it may be best to draw breath, and let the emotion settle first before any firm decision is made.
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