Israel's Envoy Warns of Rising Antisemitism in Germany
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor warned of rising antisemitism, stating Jewish families fear for their children's safety and face hostility. This comes as Germany recorded 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a significant increase. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also expressed deep concern over antisemitism and reaffirmed Germany's unwavering support for Israel's security.
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- Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor warned of rising antisemitism and fear among Jewish families in Germany.
- Germany recorded 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a sharp increase from previous years.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed deep concern over antisemitic acts and rhetoric.
- Prosor urged Germany to actively combat daily antisemitism, not just through memorials.
- Merz reaffirmed Germany's unwavering support for Israel's security.
Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor has warned that Jewish families in Germany are once again fearful for their children's safety, drawing parallels between the current rise in antisemitism and the events of Kristallnacht 88 years ago. Prosor noted that just as some in German society remained silent during the persecution of Jews in November 1938, there is a need to confront contemporary antisemitism, threats, and violence.
He recalled how Kristallnacht unfolded within German society, with neighbors witnessing the destruction of Jewish businesses, synagogues, and attacks on Jews, while many remained silent or looked away. Today, Prosor stated, Jewish parents fear sending their children to school, Jewish students face hostility on university campuses, and Jewish businesses are boycotted, making Jewish life a target once more.
Prosor urged German society to move beyond memorial ceremonies and official statements, advocating for active opposition to antisemitism in daily life. He emphasized that November 9th not only commemorates past events but demands present-day responsibility, calling for voices to be raised against silence, not just on the anniversary but every day.
His remarks come amid rising antisemitic incidents in Germany. According to the RIAS organization, 8,725 antisemitic incidents were recorded in Germany in 2025, an increase from 8,627 in 2024 and a significant jump from 2,480 in 2022. Of the 2025 incidents, 178 involved physical violence and 257 were threats, with 68% linked to Israel.
These warnings echo concerns previously voiced by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Speaking at a Kristallnacht commemoration in Munich, Merz expressed alarm over antisemitic expressions and actions across Germany, Europe, and the world, noting that antisemitism often disguises itself as anti-colonialism or criticism of Israel, or relies on distorted historical narratives.
Merz reiterated Germany's commitment to preventing another Holocaust and underscored the nation's historical obligation to Israel's security, declaring unwavering support for the country.
