Anti -Semitism in Saxony: Alert new incidents almost every day!

Anti -Semitism in Saxony: Alert new incidents almost every day!

Sachsen, Deutschland - in 2023 Saxons recorded an alarming increase in anti -Semitic incidents. According to a report by the Rias and Ofek Saxony reporting office, there were incidents almost every day after Hamas's terrorist attack on Israel took place on October 7, 2023. In the overall view, 349 anti -Semitic incidents are documented for the entire year, which represents an average increase of 29 cases per month and corresponds to an increase of 82 percent compared to the previous year. This brings the number of incidents in 2022 to at least 192.

The statistics show that 40 of these incidents were classified as violent acts, including 16 physical attacks and 8 threats. Targeted property damage, such as the theft of stumbling blocks, were also found. It is particularly worrying that 66 incidents contained so -called life -threatening content, including calls to kill Jews. Between September 2022 and October 2023, the incident was documented with the highest frequency on the open street, which is the most common crime scene with 132 registered cases.

The effects on the Jewish community

Marina Chernivsky from Ofek said that Jewish people in Saxony and Germany are increasingly feeling a feeling of uncertainty. The increasing number of anti -Semitic incidents is seen as an indicator of a normalizing anti -Semitic mood in society, especially within right movements and parties. These statements are often sparked by conflicts such as the Middle East conflict, but it is not to be regarded as the sole cause.

The Saxon Commissioner for Jewish Life, Thomas Feist, referred to the urgent need to recognize anti -Semitism as a serious threat to society. This is supported by the expert unit in the region, Rias Saxony, which works in the sponsorship of the advice center for anti -Semitic violence and discrimination in Berlin

In addition, a worrying increase in anti -Semitic incidents is found in educational institutions. 49 cases were registered at schools and universities, with the number of incidents in schools from 6 to 15. The report illustrates the urgency of measures and new rules to combat hate. Ekaterina Kulakova, Chair of the Saxony State Association of the Jewish Communities, calls for a clear political positioning against anti -Semitism.

a problem for society as a whole

The problem of anti -Semitism is not only limited in Saxony. In Germany, anti -Semitic settings are still widespread 70 years after the Holocaust. Surveys show that 30 percent of the respondents have experienced anti-Semiti "jokes". Anti -Semitism not only manifests itself in acts of violence, but also in everyday comments, stereotypes and discrimination that occur in social networks and public spaces as well as in society.

The global situation is also alarming. The Jewish population rose from around 11 million in 1945 to 15.3 million in 2022, while the Jewish community in Germany has decreased continuously in the past 15 years. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, over 2,600 anti -Semitic offenses in Germany were counted in 2022, with hurtful behavior being the most common incident type.

dpa reports that anti-Semitic slogans have been heard in particular in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and cases such as the arson attack on a Berlin synagogue underline the explosiveness of the topic. It is evident that anti -Semitism describes a multi -layered phenomenon that includes both traditional and modern anti -Semitism.

Overall, it can be seen that combating anti -Semitic incidents is a responsibility for society as a whole, which ranges from politics to educational institutions. The knowledge from Saxony should be a wake -up call for all of Germany not to ignore the challenges of anti -Semitism.

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