Germany Implements Zero-Tolerance Policy on Antisemitism, Bans Hamas Activities and Arrests Protesters

Sep 23, 2024, 08:47 AM

Germany has implemented a zero-tolerance policy towards antisemitism, equating anti-Israel attitudes with antisemitism. Following the events of October 7, 2023, the German government introduced a complete ban on the activities of the Palestinian terror group Hamas and pro-Palestinian protests. Schools in Berlin have been given permission to ban the Palestinian headdress. The German authorities have disbanded Hamas-linked groups, cracked down on Islamists, and are arresting protesters. The slogan 'From the River to the Sea' has been banned due to its implicit support for the destruction of Israel. German officials have emphasized that Israel's security is a 'reason of state.' The German police are also focusing on education efforts against Hamas supporters.