Massive controversy: Berliner Stadtmöblierer Wall AG rejects missing persons for kidnapped Israelis

Massive controversy: Berliner Stadtmöblierer Wall AG rejects missing persons for kidnapped Israelis

Berlin - There have been a variety of inquiries to Berlin Stadtmöblierer Wall AG for a week to switch missing ads for the Israelis taken hostage by Hamas. But Wall rejected because the company had to consult the responsible transport administration. The transport administration rejected the publication of the posters because it assessed them as polarizing and glorifying violence. The BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) also rejected the motifs because they were not compatible with the contracts between BVG and Wall. Most motifs are structured like search or missing persons and show the photos and names of the kidnapped Israelis. Promotional glorification is not recognizable. Nevertheless, Wall agreed with the decision and argues that further escalation should be avoided.

This decision has different local effects in Berlin. On the one hand, solidarity with Israel is questioned in the city. The cancellation of the poster campaign could give the impression that the fear of destroyed bus stops is greater than the support for the kidnapped Israelis. On the other hand, the decision is regarded as a signal for responsibility that companies like Wall, which they radiate in public space. It is argued that a further escalation of the situation should be avoided, especially against the background of the tense situation between Israel and Hamas.

According to a report by BILD.de, Wall's decision to reject the poster campaign is due to the assessment of the Berlin police and the transport administration. The transport administration classified the motifs as polarizing and glorifying violence, while Wall representatives emphasize that further escalation should be avoided.

Source: According to a report by www.bild.de