German Antisemitism Commissioner: Jews Feel Unsafe Three Years After Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Katarina von Schnurbein, Germany's Commissioner for Jewish Life and the Fight against Antisemitism, stated that Jews in Germany feel increasingly unsafe following the October 7 Hamas attacks. She noted a surge in antisemitic incidents across Europe and observed public celebrations of the attack as evidence of deep-seated antisemitism. Von Schnurbein aims to translate policy into concrete actions in her new national role.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- German Commissioner Katarina von Schnurbein says Jews feel unsafe following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
- Antisemitic incidents have surged across Europe since the October 7 Hamas attack.
- Jewish individuals increasingly feel insecure in public spaces, universities, and neighborhoods.
- Von Schnurbein previously coordinated the EU's efforts against antisemitism.
- She aims to implement tangible actions in her new national role.
- Celebrations of the Hamas attack in European streets revealed deep-rooted antisemitism.
Katarina von Schnurbein, Germany's Commissioner for Jewish Life and the Fight against Antisemitism, stated in an interview with The Jerusalem Post that she views her new role as a significant opportunity to implement tangible actions, contrasting with the broader European level. Having previously served as the European Commission's coordinator for combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life from 2015 to 2026, von Schnurbein played a key part in shaping the EU's approach to antisemitism and promoting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism. Her appointment comes at a challenging time for Germany's Jewish community, which has experienced a rise in antisemitic incidents across Europe following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Von Schnurbein noted that Jewish individuals increasingly feel insecure in public spaces, universities, and their own neighborhoods, emphasizing that "there will always be a before October 7 and an after October 7." She also pointed to celebrations in European streets after the Hamas attack as evidence of deeply rooted antisemitic sentiments, adding that the wave of hatred and antisemitism, particularly online, on October 7, 8, and 9, likely unleashed previously latent feelings.
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