The number of anti-Semitic crimes in Germany continues to rise
The offenses range from insults and displaying anti-constitutional symbols to dangerous bodily harm. The offense of rewarding and endorsing crimes also often occurred, which may include the glorification of the Hamas terror of October 7, 2023.
The numbers are usually subject to massive late reporting; last year, 379 crimes were later revised up to 643 in the first quarter. "It is frustrating to keep pointing out the consistently high levels of anti-Semitic violence in Germany, but it is necessary," said Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews. There is an increasing threat “from all directions”. Accordingly, he expects an intervention against the hatred of Jews.
"At a certain point, only deterrence works, and it has to be tough," said the Central Council President of to Welt. “The extent of anti-Semitic acts was already frighteningly high before October 7th, but since then it has reached a new dimension,” said Bundestag Vice President Petra Pau (Left) to Welt. She demanded consequences: "The phrase 'anti-Semitism has no place in our society' is nonsense. Unfortunately, hatred of Jews always had a place," said Pau.
"We should stop using these phrases and finally do something." “The climate in our society is frightening,” said Pau, referring to the attacks on politicians in recent days. The social left also needs to deal more closely with its anti-Semitism. “We cannot accept that teaching at the FU Berlin has to be stopped or that enemies of Israel occupy the Audimax in Leipzig.”
The numbers are usually subject to massive late reporting; last year, 379 crimes were later revised up to 643 in the first quarter. "It is frustrating to keep pointing out the consistently high levels of anti-Semitic violence in Germany, but it is necessary," said Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews. There is an increasing threat “from all directions”. Accordingly, he expects an intervention against the hatred of Jews.
"At a certain point, only deterrence works, and it has to be tough," said the Central Council President of to Welt. “The extent of anti-Semitic acts was already frighteningly high before October 7th, but since then it has reached a new dimension,” said Bundestag Vice President Petra Pau (Left) to Welt. She demanded consequences: "The phrase 'anti-Semitism has no place in our society' is nonsense. Unfortunately, hatred of Jews always had a place," said Pau.
"We should stop using these phrases and finally do something." “The climate in our society is frightening,” said Pau, referring to the attacks on politicians in recent days. The social left also needs to deal more closely with its anti-Semitism. “We cannot accept that teaching at the FU Berlin has to be stopped or that enemies of Israel occupy the Audimax in Leipzig.”
Source: Der Newsticker
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