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On September 10–11, a woman wearing a Star of David was insulted and injured with a broken bottle in Berlin-Mitte; police are investigating it as antisemitic. In September, prosecutors also indicted seven alleged Hamas members over a plot planned for October 2025 against Jewish and Israeli targets; authorities say the threat was thwarted and the accused are in custody. Tense rival demonstrations took place in Kreuzberg on September 26, including anti-Israel chants. Be alert near demonstrations and Jewish institutions. Israel's travel advisory is medium threat; take increased precautions....
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Germany maintains diplomatic relations with Israel and publicly emphasizes its responsibility to protect Jewish life. Recent antisemitic attacks and political disputes over antisemitism contribute to a strained domestic climate for Jews and Israelis....
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Around 3,500 people attended an anti-Israel demonstration in Berlin, where chants included “Fuck you Israel.” The event was mostly peaceful, and a small counter-demonstration was also held.
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welt.de
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Berlin's Left Party agreed with potential coalition partners on measures addressing antisemitic incidents, including adopting the IHRA definition and a process to review allegations involving lawmakers. The agreement cleared the way for exploratory coalition talks....
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straitstimes.com
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany would resolutely combat antisemitism and that Jewish people must be able to live without fear. He also expressed support for Israel and a two-state solution.
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bangkokpost.com
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Berlin’s Jewish community leaders expressed concern about antisemitic incidents and elements within Die Linke after the party won the city election. The report cites rising incident counts, physical attacks, and security measures around Jewish institutions, while the party’s lead candidate pledged to combat antisemitism....
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telegraph.co.uk
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A Berlin anti-Israel demonstration was scheduled to march from Kreuzberg to Neukölln on October 7. Police were to accompany the event and were investigating online material that celebrated the Hamas attack.
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tag24.de
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German Green Party leaders criticized their British counterpart’s motion equating Zionism with racism. Bundestag member Marlene Schönberger called its rhetoric antisemitic, and party leader Felix Banaszak described the decision as unacceptable.
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welt.de
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A report on Berlin coalition talks says candidate Elif Eralp's party has ties to a family group described as supportive of Hamas and as calling for Israel's destruction. Eralp was also previously associated with the far-left movement Red Aid.
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ynet.co.il
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German politician Bodo Ramelow says colleagues in his party call him a Zionist as an insult and that the party has not stood up for him. He also urged the party to clarify its connections with people he described as linked to Palestinian terror supporters....
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n-tv.de
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A Jewish Chronicle opinion column criticises Berlin’s Centre for Research on Antisemitism, alleging that it has minimised antisemitism from the left and within Muslim communities. It cites recent attacks and threats against Jews in Germany.
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thejc.com
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Germany’s Central Council of Jews urged Die Linke to address antisemitism within its ranks as the party sought to form Berlin’s government after an election victory. Its president said he feared antisemitic positions were not being challenged in the party’s Neukölln branch....
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bangkokpost.com
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You have to be very careful in German cities as an Israeli.
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I would advise not wearing [a kippah] in any part of Berlin, except in secured Jewish spaces.
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Germany also definitely not [safe to wear a Yamulke on the streets].
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It got worse after [October 7], before that wearing kippot on the street was sometimes okay but there had been incidents—always a risk.
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Germany was alright... Berlin had pro‑Israel signs downtown but also neighborhoods with many anti‑Zionist posters.
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