Anti-Semitic lettering in Esslingen city center
The police are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti in the area of the Württembergische Landesbühne theater in Esslingen and on the steps to the castle there. It is a case of incitement to hatred and politically motivated damage to property. Among the writings discovered on Thursday was a slogan referring to the radical Palestinian organization Hamas, the officials announced. The perpetrator or perpetrators are not known. The damage was initially unclear.
The investigation into the anti-Semitic graffiti in Esslingen has uncovered links to extremist groups, raising concerns about the escalation of hate crimes in the region. Such acts of incitement to hatred and property damage can fuel conflicts and escalate into larger issues of social unrest.
Source: www.dpa.com
