Anti-Semitic slogans on October 7? Trial in Munich
A trial against a man who allegedly shouted anti-Semitic abuse on the day of the Hamas terror attack on Israel begins this Thursday at Munich District Court. As the district court announced on Tuesday, the man is accused of incitement of the people, among other things. The Iraqi-born man is said to have shouted anti-Semitic abuse from the balcony of his Munich apartment on October 7 of this year until the police arrived.
Since the terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, there have been repeated pro-Palestinian demonstrations on German streets, sometimes cheering on the Islamist Hamas. The trial in Munich is likely to be one of the first in this complex. According to the local court, it is an accelerated trial.
The investigation into the incident also uncovered processes suggesting the man's involvement in extremist groups, with a focus on religious extremism. Furthermore, the trial in Munich highlights the increasing concern over the exploitation of religious sentiments to fuel hate crimes, including incitement towards other religions.
Source: www.dpa.com
