Berlineschen Staatsschützensämler: Niederschriften anstieigender Antisemitismus nach Attacke von Hamas
Annual prosecution figures saw a climb with 56 additional cases in 2023, bringing the total to 691 new investigations. Yet, the General Prosecutor's Office revealed, there were actually more unregistered cases lingering with the police, totaling over four digits.
Out of the 747 new cases initiated by prosecutors, 158 were connected to the Middle East conflict and Hamas attacks. These cases encompassed actions related to Palestinian protests and cyber space. For instance, chanting "From the river to the sea" was a common occurrence. Private homes were marked with Star of David symbols, and Jews were abused both online and offline, even facing threats. Moreover, calls for terrorist acts, such as bombing Israel, were not unheard of.
Post-pandemic, antisemitic conspiracy theories related to the Coronavirus saw a decline, according to the General Prosecutor's Office. However, theories surrounding the Ukraine War were believed to be keeping antisemitism alive. In 2021, the Berlin Public Prosecutors launched 662 investigations into criminal acts with antisemitic undertones. This was a significant increase from the 417 investigations initiated in 2020.
Read also:
- Despite the increase in 56 new cases in 2023, the Attorney General's Office revealed that there were actually more unregistered cases of antisemitism related to the Middle East conflict and Hamas attacks, totaling over four digits, that were being handled by the police.
- In response to the Hamas attacks and related activities, the Berlin Police had to deal with various incidents, including the chanting of "From the river to the sea" during Palestinian protests and cyber space activities, as well as the marking of private homes with Star of David symbols and the online and offline abuse and threats against Jews.
- As a result of Hamas' actions, the Office of the Public Prosecutor General launched 158 investigations in 2023, making it one of the top reasons for antisemitic investigations in Berlin.
- Furthermore, the investigation reports showed that calls for terrorist acts, such as bombing Israel, were not unheard of in Berlin in relation to the Middle East conflict and Hamas attacks.
- The Berlin Police and Attorney General's Office have been actively working to address these issues and hold those responsible for anti-Israeli and antisemitic actions accountable, regardless of whether the cases are registered or not.
