Israel’s top diplomat in Germany ambassador Jeremy
Issacharoff has urged Jews, Muslims and other religious minorities to display
signs of their faith.
Issacharoff has urged Jews, Muslims and other religious minorities to display
signs of their faith.
Ambassador Issacharoff warned that Germany is
losing its grip on democracy in the wake of recent terror attacks.
losing its grip on democracy in the wake of recent terror attacks.
Following anti-Semitic and
anti-Muslim attacks in Halle and Hanau, Issacharoff said “No democratic society can survive if
minorities are constantly threatened or harmed”
anti-Muslim attacks in Halle and Hanau, Issacharoff said “No democratic society can survive if
minorities are constantly threatened or harmed”
Issacharoff added that “An
open society can tolerate many things, but never violence. People are starting
to act violently against minorities, against Jews and Muslims again.”
open society can tolerate many things, but never violence. People are starting
to act violently against minorities, against Jews and Muslims again.”
The ambassador also
appealed to Jews and Muslims not to hide their religious affiliation.
appealed to Jews and Muslims not to hide their religious affiliation.
“More security for
every kind of community in Germany cannot be achieved by people hiding their
identity, their religion,” said the Israeli ambassador, who has been
living in Germany for two and a half years.
every kind of community in Germany cannot be achieved by people hiding their
identity, their religion,” said the Israeli ambassador, who has been
living in Germany for two and a half years.
“Not wearing a kippa
or Muslim headgear would also mean hiding the problem. We have to protect
everyone, stem terrorism and hatred, and maintain an open society where we can
celebrate our diversity.”
or Muslim headgear would also mean hiding the problem. We have to protect
everyone, stem terrorism and hatred, and maintain an open society where we can
celebrate our diversity.”
