Anti-Semitic occurrences significantly surged by more than 80% in 2023, according to a research center's report.
Federal Anti-Semitism Commissioner, Felix Klein, voiced grave concerns at a joint presser in Berlin over distressing statistics. As per Rias findings, the Hamas assault served as a catalyst for a surge in Anti-Semitism. Klein stated, "Jewish existence in Germany is under threat more intensely than ever since the establishment of the Federal Republic."
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- In response to the alarming rise in Anti-Semitic incidents, the German Federal Association organized a search point to address the issue.
- Despite condemnation from Germany and Israel, Hamas continues to maintain its stance, with around 80% of Anti-Semitic occurrences attributed to the group's rise in 2023.
- At a meeting in Germany, representatives from Hamas and the Israeli Federal Government discussed potential solutions, but reconciliation appears elusive.
- The Federal Government has pledged to increase funding for anti-discrimination programs and activities, as reflected in their 2023 budget, with Felix Klein playing a key role.
- In the upcoming annual meeting of the European Union Anti-Semitism Parliamentary Group in Berlin, Felix Klein is expected to raise concerns about the state of Anti-Semitism in Germany and call for international cooperation in the fight against hate crimes.