In a shocking display, pro-Hamas activists gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Berlin, chanting antisemitic slogans and calling for ‘jihad’ amid rising antisemitism across Germany. The rally in the Schmargendorf neighbourhood attracted around 220 supporters, who proclaimed messages like “Freedom for Palestine! End the genocide in Gaza!” Their fervent declarations included dangerous calls to violence, with an alarming assertion that “anyone who wants to reclaim the country must carry a weapon.”
During the protest, a man was arrested for using a prohibited slogan; authorities are investigating his links to symbols of terrorist organisations. One key speaker, Ahmad Tamim from Generation Islam, urged participants by stating, “Our task is to liberate Palestine once again.” This group, identified by German authorities as part of Hizb ut-Tahrir, is banned in Germany due to its promotion of militant jihad and antisemitism.
Compounded with this rally is a troubling revelation that the Berlin Senate has not utilised €3.5 million out of the €11 million allocated by the federal government to combat antisemitism. The failure to deploy these funds, paired with a significant rise in antisemitic incidents—recording nearly eight daily—highlights serious administrative shortcomings.
Data from the Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) indicates that antisemitism in the city has surged dramatically, with 2024 setting a record for incidents since tracking began in 2015. The rise recorded by the Anti-Defamation League shows a staggering 95% increase in 2023, equating to 5,154 antisemitic incidents across Germany.
As authorities respond, three EU citizens and a US citizen in Berlin have faced deportation orders for their involvement in anti-Israel protests, framed as a threat to public order. The unravelling situation calls for urgent action against rising antisemitism and a critical evaluation of governmental responses.
Pro-Hamas activists in Berlin held a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy, calling for ‘jihad’ and celebrating violence amid rising antisemitism in Germany, which has surged since the October 7 Hamas attacks. Despite €11 million allocated to combat antisemitism, €3.5 million remains unspent due to administrative issues. The number of antisemitic incidents has dramatically increased, prompting responses from authorities, including deportations of protestors.
The rally by pro-Hamas activists in Berlin highlights a troubling increase in antisemitic sentiment while revealing governmental inaction against such threats. With alarming statistics showcasing a rise in incidents since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, it is imperative for authorities to refocus their efforts and ensure that funding intended to combat antisemitism is utilized effectively. Deportations of protestors signal a need to maintain public order amidst escalating tensions.
Original Source: www.algemeiner.com
