Stark-Watzinger: Universities should use their domiciliary rights in the event of anti-Semitic incidents
"They have domestic authority and they have to use it," said the minister. "I would like to encourage university management to do this consistently." It is unacceptable that "certain universities become no-go areas for Jewish students".
At the end of November, the Federal Association of Research and Information Centers on Anti-Semitism (Rias) stated that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Germany had increased dramatically since the Hamas attack on Israel. According to the report, Jews were increasingly affected by anti-Semitic incidents in everyday places such as their neighborhood, their workplace or at universities.
According to Rias, incidents in the form of anti-Israeli propaganda, anti-Semitic graffiti and flyers increased there. From October 7 to November 9, Rias registered a total of 37 anti-Semitic incidents at German universities.
On October 7, hundreds of Hamas fighters invaded Israel and committed atrocities, mainly against civilians. According to Israeli reports, around 1,200 people were killed in Israel and around 240 people were taken hostage.
In response, Israel began massively bombing targets in the Gaza Strip from the air and on the ground. According to Hamas, which cannot be independently verified, more than 15,000 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since then, including more than 6,000 children and young people.
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- Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger emphasized that universities have the domestic law authority to tackle anti-Semitic incidents effectively.
- The FDP politician called on universities to exercise their domiciliary rights more consistently in response to anti-Semitic incidents on campus.
- Stark-Watzinger's assertion follows reports by the Federal Association of Research and Information Centers on Anti-Semitism (Rias) showing a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany since the Hamas attack on Israel.
- In stark contrast,anti-Semitic incidents at German universities, such as anti-Israeli propaganda, anti-Semitic graffiti, and flyers, have increased significantly according to Rias.
- With this in mind, it's essential to address the issue and create a safe and welcoming environment for Jewish students and students from Israel.
- Universities should enforce their domestic laws and utilize new outlets like the new Osnabrück newspaper to spread awareness and combat anti-Semitism among their student population.
- Encouraging dialogue, education, and understanding within the student body will help combat issues associated with anti-Semitism while creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
Source: www.stern.de
