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On September 10–11, a 43-year-old woman in Berlin-Mitte was insulted over her Star of David and injured with a broken bottle. Authorities also announced charges against seven alleged Hamas operatives over a plot targeting Jewish or Israeli-linked people in Germany or Austria, planned for 2025. On September 23, a reporter was struck at a pro-Palestinian rally in Wittenbergplatz while questioning a demonstrator; the motive was unclear. Israel’s government lists Germany as medium threat and advises increased precautions....
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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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A Jewish Chronicle opinion column argues that Die Linke’s Berlin election victory raises concerns for Jewish residents, citing alleged antisemitism within the party and links between a lawmaker and supporters of Palestinian militant groups. It urges the Social Democrats and Greens not to form a coalition with Die Linke....
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thejc.com
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Bild reporter Iman Sefati said he was attacked from behind after approaching a man at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Wittenbergplatz. He had wanted to ask about the man’s alleged support for the Left Party and whether he distanced himself from Hamas....
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welt.de
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Friedrich Merz stated that Jewish life in Germany is no longer safe, highlighting a serious concern for the Jewish community.
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jpost.com
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The Jewish community is wary as Elif Eralp, a far-left candidate, vows to combat antisemitism ahead of the Berlin election.
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timesofisrael.com
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A 43-year-old woman in Berlin was assaulted by two men who noticed her Star of David necklace, leading to an investigation by police.
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europesays.com
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A 43-year-old woman was attacked in central Berlin after two men noticed her Star of David necklace, hurled antisemitic insults at her, and allegedly assaulted her with a broken glass bottle.
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jpost.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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