Germany Condemns Syrian Attacks

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle strongly denounced two suicide attacks in Syria on Thursday that killed at least 55 people and wounded over 170.

The two explosions tore through the capital city of Damascus and marked the deadliest bombing attack in the capital city since Syria’s uprising began 14 months ago.

Westerwelle’s condemnation indicates that Germany’s interest in the Syrian crisis is increasing. Last month in Turkey, Germany met with the United States, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. The countries’ leaders discussed options for dealing with Syria’s revolution. Germany pledged to provide funding and communications equipment to the Syrian opposition activists. Days later, a German government adviser said that in the event of military intervention in Syria, “German participation should be assured.” While Germany was reluctant to participate in the Libyan intervention last year, it is increasingly eager to involve itself with Syria.

Over the weekend, Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry said the difference in Berlin’s approach to the two nations’ uprisings is because “there’s something going on in Syria that fits into Germany’s global strategy.” To understand the details of Germany’s geopolitical ambitions toward Syria, watch Mr. Flurry’s latest television program: “Psalm 83 Is Being Fulfilled.”