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Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Youth Soccer Players in Berlin
Antisemitic attacks on Jewish youth soccer players in Berlin prompt police investigation and widespread condemnation.
German
Germany
Human Rights ViolationsGermany InvestigationViolenceAntisemitismSoccerHatecrime
Tus Makkabi BerlinDjk Schwarz-Weiß NeuköllnMakkabi GermanyAjax AmsterdamMaccabi Tel Aviv
Alon MeyerIris Spranger
- What are the broader implications of this event?
- The incident highlights a rise in antisemitic acts in both Germany and the Netherlands, emphasizing the need for stronger security measures and condemnation of such violence. Investigations are underway to identify and prosecute those responsible.
- What happened to the Jewish youth soccer players in Berlin?
- Antisemitic attacks against Jewish youth soccer players from TuS Makkabi Berlin occurred after a game in Berlin. The attackers, a group of unidentified individuals, used sticks and knives, resulting in investigations for assault, incitement, and defamation.
- What actions did the police take in response to the attacks?
- The Berlin police initiated investigations into charges of breach of the peace, incitement to hatred, and insult following reports of the attack. All Makkabi games that weekend were held under police protection.
- How did the leaders of Makkabi Germany and the opposing team respond?
- Alon Meyer, president of Makkabi Germany, confirmed the attacks and expressed support for the affected team. The club DJK Schwarz-Weiß Neukölln, where the incident happened, pledged to cooperate in the investigation.
- What was the broader reaction to the attacks, and were there similar incidents elsewhere?
- The attacks caused widespread outrage in Germany, with Interior Senator Iris Spranger demanding consequences. Similar antisemitic violence against Israeli fans occurred in Amsterdam after an Ajax game.