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In Essen, Germany, a 37-year-old man was arrested on September 14, 2026, for publicly performing the Hitler salute at the main train station; he resisted arrest and was heavily intoxicated. In August 2026 a Rot-Weiss Essen fan was condemned for a Nazi salute during a match. The Israeli government maintains a medium-level travel warning for Germany, advising travelers to exercise increased caution, and Germany recorded a record 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025. Given the recurring incidents and the national advisory, the safety level for Jewish and Israeli travelers in Essen is assessed as 'warning'....
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