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German Antisemitism Commissioner Warns Jews May Leave If Far-Right AfD Gains Power

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

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Felix Klein, Germany's antisemitism commissioner, warns Jewish families may leave if far-right AfD gains power in September state elections amid rising antisemitic incidents. He calls for tougher laws and education reforms to combat antisemitism. Klein ends his term this month to become Germany's OECD ambassador.

01Felix Klein warns Jews may emigrate if far-right AfD succeeds in September elections.
02Record 6,000+ antisemitic incidents reported in Germany last year, up from under 1,500 in 2018.
03Klein links rise in antisemitism partly to October 2023 Hamas terror attack and war.
04He calls for harsher penalties for Hamas supporters and deportation of illegal foreign nationals.
05Klein demands mandatory antisemitism education and disciplinary measures for antisemitic teachers.
06He will finish his term this month and become Germany's ambassador to the OECD.

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