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German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (54) strongly condemned anti-Semitism in Germany in its various forms. “Anti-Semitism should not be tolerated in any form, shape or form. The scale of the Islamist demonstrations in Berlin and other cities in Germany is unacceptable and requires a tough political response,” the Green Party politician and Economics Minister said in a video his ministry distributed on X on Wednesday.
A response is also needed from Muslim associations in Germany, Habeck said. Some clearly distanced themselves from the actions of Hamas and anti-Semitism. “But not all, and some are too hesitant and I think overall too few.”
Muslims living in Germany have the right to be protected from right-wing extremist violence. “And they must redeem the same now when Jews are attacked,” Habeck said. They must clearly distance themselves from anti-Semitism so as not to undermine their own claim to tolerance. “There is no place for religious intolerance in Germany.”
Vice Chancellor criticizes left
Burning Israeli flags is a criminal offense, as is praising the actions of Hamas. “Anyone who is German will have to answer for this in court; anyone who is not German also runs the risk of losing their residence status. Anyone who does not yet have a residence permit gives a reason for being deported.”
Islamist anti-Semitism should not obscure the fact that there is also deep-rooted anti-Semitism in Germany, even though right-wing extremists are now holding back for tactical reasons from stirring up hatred against Muslims, Habeck said.
“I am also concerned about anti-Semitism in parts of the political left, and unfortunately also among young activists.” Anti-colonialism should not lead to anti-Semitism. The death and suffering that awaits the people of the Gaza Strip is terrible. “However, this cannot legitimize systematic violence against Jews.” Against the backdrop of Hamas’s actions, portraying Hamas as a freedom movement is an “inversion of the facts,” Habeck said. (SDA)
Source: Blick
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