Last Generation climate activists want to suspend their protests this Friday because of feared acts of violence against Jews in Germany. They announced on the platform We informed the police about this.”
The Central Council of Jews announced that calls for acts of violence against Jewish institutions on Friday had been circulating on social media since Wednesday. The threats have not been verified, but there may be copycats or individual perpetrators. “There is an abstract situation of increased risk”, explained the Central Council. “We are in constant communication with the security authorities, who take the security situation of Jews in Germany very seriously.”
The Last Generation does not want to compromise with police forces, the activists said in a statement. (file image)
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The backdrop is the terrorist attack by the Islamic organization Hamas against Israel and the military reaction of the attacked country, in particular the air strikes on the Gaza Strip, which is inhabited by Palestinians. Some pro-Palestinian protesters in Germany applauded the Hamas attack. This Friday, Hamas called on Muslims around the world to participate in support activities.
The Central Council declared: “The Jewish community in Germany is strong, firm and defensive. Let’s not let ourselves be discouraged. And we are together.” (DPA)