Memorial to the rescue of Jewish children smeared

Investigations - Memorial to the rescue of Jewish children smeared

A memorial at Berlin's Friedrichstraße S-Bahn station, which commemorates the rescue of Jewish children from the Nazis, has been graffitied. A drawing of a building with a cross and a crescent was painted on the memorial on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, as the police confirmed on Tuesday following reports on the Internet. The State Security Department of the State Office of Criminal Investigation, which is responsible for political crimes, is investigating damage to property. The drawing was noticed by police officers on Monday evening and later removed.

The memorial in front of Friedrichstraße station in Berlin-Mitte commemorates around 10,000 Jewish children who were rescued by Jewish aid organizations between 1938 and 1939 on so-called Kindertransports from Germany to Great Britain.

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1. The incident at Berlin's memorial for Jewish children's rescue has sparked concern and determination among local authorities to tackle criminality, extremism, and damage to property.
2. The LKA's investigation into the graffiti at the memorial in Friedrichstrasse could potentially uncover links to wider instances of hate speech and intolerance in the city.
3. Witnesses and security footage from the nearby Police station on Friedrichstrasse could provide crucial evidence to aid the investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
4. In light of this incident, children visiting the memorial with their families were advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police or station staff for immediate attention.
5. As a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, the memorial now serves as a reminder to preserve our historical sites, cherish our diversity, and uphold the principles of peace and harmony in Berlin and beyond.
6. Anti-extremism grassroots organizations and community leaders in Berlin have rallied to organize events and initiatives this New Year in support of the memorial, promoting unity and encouraging education to combat extremist ideologies and protect our cultural heritage.

Source: www.stern.de