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German officials warn Islamist, far-left rhetoric driving spike in antisemitic attacks
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Germany is facing a sharp rise in antisemitism, with officials warning that Islamist and left-wing extremist networks are exploiting the war in the Middle East to spread anti-Jewish rhetoric, mobilize supporters and contribute to harassment and violence against Jewish communities.
These groups are using the Israel–Hamas war and broader regional tensions as a pretext to amplify antisemitic narratives, according to a study by the Hessian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which includes accusations of «genocide» in Gaza and portrayals of Israel as a colonial state, language authorities say is increasingly being used to justify hostility and, in some cases, violence against Jews.
German Interior Minister Roman Poseck warned that the trend is escalating.
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«Antisemitism is one of the greatest threats to our social cohesion — especially from Islamism and the left-wing extremist spectrum,» Poseck said in a statement.
The developments are raising broader concerns beyond Germany, as officials and Jewish leaders warn that similar patterns of antisemitic rhetoric tied to Middle East conflicts are emerging across Western democracies, including the United States. With Germany long seen as a bellwether due to its history and legal framework around hate speech, the findings are being viewed as a warning sign of how extremist narratives can move from the fringes into mainstream discourse.
A person carries an Israeli flag during a protest against antisemitism at the Brandenburg Gate, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Berlin, Germany, Dec. 10, 2023. (Lisi Niesner/Reuters)
Poseck, who commissioned the report of the Hessian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, warned of a deteriorating social climate, saying that «antisemitic sentiments are becoming increasingly intolerable, even in public spaces.»
«I am deeply ashamed of what Jews in Germany have to endure 80 years after the end of the Second World War,» he continued. «We Germans, in particular, bear a lasting responsibility never to forget what happened.»
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An anti-Israel protester wears a high-visibility jacket during a march near the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia in August 2025. (Ayush Kumar/SOPA Images/LightRocket)
Forty-six of 102 Jewish communities surveyed in Germany reported antisemitic incidents, highlighting the growing scale of the threat, a new nationwide report by the Central Council of Jews in Germany found.
Among the most common incidents identified in the Central Council survey were verbal abuse, threatening phone calls, vandalism and antisemitic graffiti. Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they feel less safe living in Germany since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
«Following the explosive rise in antisemitism after Oct. 7, a ‘new normal’ has emerged,» Central Council President Josef Schuster said in the press statement. «A situation in which Jewish communities require constant protection and antisemitism has become normalized as part of the public sphere.»
The report also found that broader geopolitical developments continue to directly impact Jewish communities in Germany. Sixty-two percent of respondents said their sense of insecurity worsened following the recent war involving Iran, while two-thirds said a Gaza ceasefire did not improve their safety.
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Law enforcement officers respond to a call at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Mich., on March 12, 2026. (Paul Sancya/AP)
Jewish leaders say the consequences are being felt in daily life. Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment. In some cases, communities have canceled events due to security concerns.
At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in perceived societal support. Only 35% of communities said they feel solidarity from broader civil society, down from 62% in 2023.
Officials say the normalization of such rhetoric is shifting the boundaries of acceptable public discourse.
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Police arrest a demonstrator during a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026, following the stabbing of two Jewish men the day before in the Golders Green neighbourhood of north London. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Thursday to boost security for the Jewish community following the latest attack against it, while urging Britons to unite against antisemitism. Facing accusations from angry British Jews that his government has repeatedly failed to protect them, Starmer pledged immediate increased funding for synagogues and other sites but insisted UK society must «come together» to «fight antisemitism». (CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images)
The findings underscore growing concern that antisemitism, once seen as confined to the margins, is becoming more visible in public life, leaving Jewish communities feeling increasingly isolated and under threat.
anti semitism, middle east, germany, israel, hamas
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Trump slams allies over Iran, Greenland at NATO summit
During the NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump vocalizes his disappointment with allied NATO countries, stating they haven’t adequately supported the U.S. He discusses the recent air strikes against Iran, clarifying the U.S. didn’t require assistance, and highlights scheduled meetings with various world leaders to address global issues.
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Greenland is «not for sale,» Denmark’s prime minister said Wednesday, vowing to defend the Danish territory after President Donald Trump again said the United States should control the Arctic island for NATO defense.
Denmark is «ready to defend every inch of NATO including our own territory,» Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, adding she would call on NATO allies to honor their commitment to defend each other.
«We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenland people’s right for self-determination,» she continued. «And we are sovereign states and we need everybody to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty.
«Greenland is of course not for sale.»
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President Donald Trump’s designs to buy or takeover Greenland for Arctic security has riled up Europe, NATO, and anti-American leftists. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images; Alessandro Rampazzo/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump continues to stress Greenland «is very important» for the U.S. but not for Denmark, declaring, «We need it for protection of the world, not just the United States.»
Also, Denmark is coming up short in its support for Greenland, which remains a strategic target for both Russia and China.
«That’s what hurt my relationship with NATO,» Trump said Tuesday of the refusal to grant his request for annexation of the strategic land.
«Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United States. And it’s surrounded by China ships and Russian ships.»
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Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a defiant message against President Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland at the 2026 NATO Leaders Summit on Wednesday in Ankara, Turkey. (Serdar Ozsoy/Getty Images)
For global security, Greenland «should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark,» Trump added.
«They wouldn’t go along with it,» Trump lamented. «And with all the money we spend to help them with Russia. And we don’t have to spend any money, we could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe because, as you probably noticed, Europe is a very different place than it was 20 years ago. A lot different.»
Greenland is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally. Trump’s push for U.S. control has repeatedly angered Danish and Greenlandic officials, who have insisted the island’s future should be decided by its people.
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir also weighed in Wednesday, saying Greenland’s people «do not wish to be a part of the United States» and urging NATO leaders to stay focused on Russia.
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NATO Secretary Gen. Mark Rutte attempts to assure President Donald Trump on Wednesday in a news conference that allies are increasing their financial commitments so Europe’s defense is not all on the U.S. taxpayers. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The dispute injected a tense territorial confrontation into a summit already shaped by Trump’s demands that allies spend more on defense and take greater responsibility for Europe’s security as the U.S. shifts its focus.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to emphasize the alliance’s recent defense spending increases, telling Trump that European allies and Canada had made major new commitments.
«I would argue that without you in this chair, this would not have happened,» Rutte told Trump. «Grab the win. It’s there.»
Trump, however, continued criticizing allies over both Greenland and Iran, where he ordered overnight U.S. strikes after attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rutte backed the U.S. strikes, telling Trump they were «absolutely necessary.»
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The NATO summit is also expected to address Ukraine’s war against Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressing allies for deeper support and renewed consideration of Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance.
But Trump’s comments on Greenland underscored a growing challenge for NATO leaders: projecting unity against outside threats while managing disputes inside the alliance itself.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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La consideraban como una hija, pero ella los traicionó: una joven secuestró a sus vecinos para robarles y luego los enterró vivos
Durante años, Reggie y Carolyn Sumner abrieron las puertas de su casa a Tiffany Cole. La habían conocido cuando era apenas una adolescente, mientras vivían en el mismo complejo de departamentos en Carolina del Sur, en Estados Unidos.
Con el paso del tiempo, el vínculo se volvió tan cercano que la trataban como si fuera una hija. Incluso, cuando el matrimonio se mudó a Florida para disfrutar de su jubilación, nunca perdieron el contacto con la joven.
Según reconstruyó la investigación, Carolyn mantenía con Tiffany una relación casi maternal. La invitaban con frecuencia a su casa, la ayudaban cuando lo necesitaba y siempre se escribían o se llamaban para ponerse al día. La joven conocía perfectamente sus rutinas, sabía que tenían ahorros y también estaba al tanto de la confianza que los dos depositaban en ella.
En paralelo, Tiffany comenzó una relación con Michael Jackson -un chico que no tenía relación con el cantante del mismo nombre- y se hizo amiga de Alan Wade y Bruce Nixon. Entre los cuatro empezaron a planificar un robo que tenía como principal objetivo quedarse con el dinero de Reggie y Carolyn.
Un plan macabro
El 8 de julio de 2005, Tiffany llamó a Carolyn para avisarle que “estaba de paso” por Jacksonville, donde vivía junto a su marido, y preguntarle si podía visitarlos. Los jubilados aceptaron sin sospechar absolutamente nada.
Cuando la joven llegó a la casa no estaba sola. Sus tres cómplices irrumpieron poco después y atacaron a la pareja. Los ataron, los amenazaron con armas y comenzaron a exigirles información sobre sus cuentas bancarias y sus tarjetas.
La banda les robó dinero, joyas y distintos objetos de valor. Sin embargo, el grupo temía que las víctimas pudieran identificarlos ante la policía, por lo que decidió llevárselos de la casa. Reggie y Carolyn Sumner se habían mudado a Florida después de jubilarse. (Foto: documental Unexpected Company)
Los delincuentes trasladaron a las víctimas en vehículos hasta una zona boscosa del condado de Charlton, en el estado de Georgia, a más de una hora de Jacksonville. Allí ya habían preparado una fosa.
Con las manos atadas y la cabeza tapada, Reggie y Carolyn fueron obligados a ingresar al pozo. Luego, los agresores comenzaron a taparlos con tierra mientras todavía seguían con vida. Las autopsias determinaron posteriormente que ambos murieron por asfixia.
Después del crimen, los cuatro responsables usaron las tarjetas bancarias del matrimonio para retirar miles de dólares en distintos cajeros automáticos.
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La investigación
La desaparición del matrimonio preocupó rápidamente a familiares y amigos, quienes advirtieron que era completamente extraño que ninguno respondiera llamados ni mensajes.
Los investigadores encontraron la casa revuelta y comprobaron movimientos bancarios realizados después de la desaparición. Las cámaras de seguridad de distintos cajeros registraron las extracciones de dinero y permitieron seguir el rastro de los sospechosos.
Las pistas llevaron rápidamente hasta Tiffany Cole, quien era una de las pocas personas ajenas al círculo familiar que conocía en detalle la vida de los Sumner. Poco después, la policía detuvo también a Jackson, Wade y Nixon. Tiffany Cole y su novio, Michael Jackson. (Foto: Oxygen)
Durante la investigación, los cuatro intentaron minimizar su participación y responsabilizarse entre ellos. Sin embargo, la evidencia reunida por la fiscalía -entre ella registros bancarios, imágenes de cámaras de seguridad y distintos testimonios- permitió reconstruir el plan completo y demostrar que el crimen había sido cuidadosamente organizado.
La condena
En 2007 comenzó el juicio contra los cuatro acusados. La fiscalía sostuvo que Tiffany había utilizado el vínculo de confianza que mantenía con el matrimonio para facilitar el robo y que tuvo un rol fundamental en toda la planificación.
Los jurados la declararon culpable de dos cargos de asesinato en primer grado, además de secuestro y robo. En 2008 recibió la pena de muerte, al igual que Alan Wade, mientras que Michael Jackson y Bruce Nixon fueron condenados a prisión perpetua. Tiffany Cole fue condenada a pena de muerte, pero años después esa sentencia fue revocada. (Foto: The Florida Times-Union)
Sin embargo, la situación judicial de Tiffany cambió años después. En 2016, la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos resolvió en el fallo Hurst v. Florida que el sistema utilizado en Florida para imponer la pena de muerte era inconstitucional, ya que otorgaba demasiado poder al juez en lugar del jurado.
A partir de esa decisión, numerosos condenados obtuvieron una revisión de sus sentencias. Entre ellos estuvo Tiffany Cole, cuya condena a muerte fue anulada en 2017.
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Durante un nuevo proceso de sentencia, la fiscalía volvió a pedir la pena capital, pero el jurado no alcanzó la unanimidad requerida por la legislación vigente. Finalmente, la Justicia la condenó a cadena perpetua sin posibilidad de libertad condicional.
Estados Unidos, Asesinato, Crimen
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