Antisemitism Surges in Germany After Israel-Hamas Conflict
A Jewish woman in Berlin has been enduring daily antisemitic graffiti in her neighborhood since October 7, 2023, reflecting a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents across Germany. Despite some positive experiences, the President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, describes the situation as 'depressing'.
The escalation in antisemitism began after Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, launched an attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. Since then, Jewish and Israeli communities in Germany have faced a surge in antisemitic incidents, including threats and exclusion in everyday life.
A study led by Marina Chernivsky and Friederike Lorenz-Sinai found that Jews in Germany perceive others as relativizing, legitimizing, and glorifying the genocidal violence of October 7. This has led many Jews to hide their identity or isolate themselves. Despite this, some Jewish people report positive experiences, such as solidarity from Muslim colleagues.
Ferda Ataman, Germany's Independent Federal Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, has called for stronger anti-discrimination laws to protect Jews. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 66,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Antisemitic incidents in Germany remain at a high level, with Jewish communities facing fears and threats in their daily lives. While some positive experiences exist, the overall situation is concerning, as reflected in the 'depressing picture' described by Josef Schuster. Strengthening anti-discrimination laws is seen as a crucial step to protect Jewish people in Germany.
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