Anti-Israel demonstrations must be banned: Fehr interferes with city colleagues

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The anti-Semitism that has flared up in Europe as a result of the conflict in the Middle East is “unbearable” for Zurich security director and district president Mario Fehr (65, independent). A few days ago, demonstrators in the German city of Essen called for the establishment of a caliphate. Women and men marched separately. Such people pose a threat to the internal security of a country, says Fehr in an interview with the ‘NZZ’. “Germany should be a lesson to us.” Such circumstances must be prevented in Switzerland.

Anti-Israel rallies can quickly degenerate and are difficult to control, Fehr explains. To prevent this, the cantonal representative does not shy away from taking responsibility for the city security director of Zurich, Karin Rykart (51, Green Party): “I have emphatically pointed out to the responsible city security director that in the current, dangerous situation, no further Palestine- related “To approve demonstrations,” he said.

“Municipalities must be aware of their responsibility”

“The municipalities responsible for demo permits in the canton of Zurich must be aware of their responsibility,” Fehr warns. According to the canton’s security director, it has nothing to do with freedom of expression if hate slogans are chanted and demonstrations are infiltrated by extremists. There is nothing wrong with vigils and silent participation in public spaces.

His statements are similar to those of his Bernese colleague Philippe Müller (FDP) a day earlier. Both security directors looked at Germany with concern. There is a risk that extremists from Germany or other countries will come to Switzerland. “Such hateful demonstrations are no longer allowed in German cities,” Fehr emphasizes.

The ban on rallies is controversial

Swiss cities have the power to approve gatherings in their squares and streets. The city of Bern is not allowing large gatherings and parades in the city center for the time being. The scheme applies from November 17 to Christmas, the city council announced on Wednesday.

Last weekend there was a temporary ban on rallies in the city of Basel. Basel’s director of justice and security Stephanie Eymann (44, LDP) defended this on Wednesday with the tense situation in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. According to Fehr, the city of Zurich has given permission for a large Palestinian gathering for this Saturday. (dba/SDA)

Source:Blick