Anyone applying for German citizenship in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt must declare their support for Israel’s right to exist, according to a new decree from the state’s Ministry of the Interior. The directive, which was issued to districts and independent cities last month, claimed that Israel’s right to exist was a matter of great importance for Germany. “Obtaining German citizenship requires a commitment to Israel’s right to exist,” read the decree. Citizenship applicants in Saxony-Anhalt must provide a written statement before their documents are finalised, and they must acknowledge …