Anti -Semitism at Thuringian universities: Alert new numbers!
Anti -Semitism at Thuringian universities: Alert new numbers!
anti -Semitism is shown at many German universities in worrying dimensions, and the situation in Thuringia is no exception. In the latest publication of Bachhausen, the increase in anti -Semitic incidents in the region that rose to 392 cases in 2024 - a remarkable increase compared to 297 in 2023. It is particularly striking that 41% of these incidents are directly related to the terrorist attack of Hamas on Israel and the subsequent Middle East conflict. The number of Israel-related-anti-Semitic incidents has also doubled to 197 and now makes 50% of the total incidents of reports Bachhausen .
In Thuringia, the incidents are not only characterized by a shocking increase, but also by a change in the appearance of anti -Semitism. For the first time, most of the incidents ...
types of anti -Semitic incidents
It is particularly noticeable that anti -Semitic statements at universities make up a large part of the incidents. In total, the RIAS 46 documented anti -Semitic incidents at Thuringian universities, which is about every eighth incident. These often take place in the form of smearings, flyers, posters and events. Anti -Israeli rallies also seem to lead to threats and attacks increase. The number of incidents that are in the context of such protests is alarming. In 2024, Rias recorded a total of two attacks, both of which took place as part of anti -Israeli protests. In particular, anti-Semitic narratives are often linked to left-wing-anti-imperialist symbols states Bachhausen Festival .But not only in Thuringia is the problem pressing. Anti -Semitic incidents are increasing at universities across Germany, since Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2022. The Federal Association of Rias had already reported almost 40 anti -Semitic incidents at universities by the end of November 2022. An incident at the FU Berlin, in which a student seriously injured the brother of comedian Shahak Shapira, attracted special attention and led to public criticism at the university for too slow action. The Berlin Senate now calls for a quick and consistent action against anti-Semitism reports research and teaching .
dealing with anti -Semitism at universities
A current study by the Federal Ministry of Research shows that Israel -related anti -Semitism occurs in around 8% of the students. Compared to the rest of the population, the proportion of anti -Semitic attitudes among students is 10% lower, but the problem remains and has increased in the presence and radicalism at universities. Experiences of discrimination make almost a third of the Jewish students and more than half has observed anti -Semitic statements directly at their university. This illustrates the need for preventive measures and a more sensible examination of anti-Semitism describes ZDF today .
The voices that demand clear positioning and a determined action against anti -Semitic incidents are louder. The Central Council of Jews in Germany and the Federal Government's anti-Semitism officer call for universities to use their house rights more consistently. Suggestions for reforming existing laws are also in the room to enable universities to act faster. But while change is required, the question remains: How long can this tolerance be maintained at German universities?
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