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Antisemitic Attacks on Jewish Soccer Players in Berlin
Antisemitic attacks on young Jewish soccer players in Berlin spark outrage and increased security measures.
German
Germany
Human Rights ViolationsGermany ViolenceAntisemitismSoccerHate Crime
Tus Makkabi BerlinDjk Schwarz-Weiß NeuköllnMakkabi DeutschlandAjax AmsterdamMaccabi Tel Aviv
Iris SprangerAlon Meyer
- Were there similar incidents reported elsewhere?
- Similar antisemitic violence against Israeli fans occurred in the Netherlands following an Ajax Amsterdam game, underscoring a broader concern about rising antisemitism in Europe.
- What is the significance of the timing of the attacks?
- The attacks took place on November 8th, the eve of Kristallnacht, adding to the gravity of the situation and highlighting the ongoing struggle against antisemitism in Germany.
- What happened to the young soccer players from TuS Makkabi Berlin?
- Antisemitic attacks against young players of the TuS Makkabi Berlin, a German-Jewish sports club, occurred after a soccer game. The players were reportedly chased with sticks and knives, and verbally abused.
- What security measures are being taken in response to the attacks?
- Police will increase their presence at all upcoming Makkabi Berlin games to ensure the safety of players and spectators following the attacks.
- How did Berlin's Senator for Internal Affairs respond to the attacks?
- Berlin's Senator for Internal Affairs, Iris Spranger, strongly condemned the attacks, stating that such acts demonstrate antisemitism persists in the city and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.