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Solidarity with Israel: Tempelhof-Schöneberg remembers the victims of the massacre
The district office Tempelhof-Schöneberg commemorates the victim of the anti-Semitic massacre in Israel and shows solidarity with Nahariya.
Solidarity with Israel: Tempelhof-Schöneberg remembers the victims of the massacre
On October 8, 2025, the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district office commemorated the victims of the anti-Semitic massacre in Israel that occurred two years ago. Matthias Steuckardt, deputy district mayor, underlined solidarity with the twin city Nahariya in his speech and made it clear that a strong signal was being sent to the people of Israel: “We stand by your side.” The Israeli flag is currently flying in front of the Schöneberg town hall as a sign of this solidarity and will remain there until the hostages kidnapped by Hamas since October 7, 2023 return.
Steuckardt also expressed his concern about the growing number of anti -Semitic incidents in Germany. This development is unacceptable because Jews may not be attacked, injured or insulted. It is particularly worrying that Jewish children now have to go to school under police protection. According to his words, anti-Semitism has no place in Tempelhof-Schöneberg.
Fear of anti -Semitism in Germany
This concern is supported by a current study by the Federal Association of Anti-Semitism Research and Information Centers (RIAS). Since the brutal attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Germany has risen sharply. From that date to the end of 2024, 2,225 meetings with anti-Semitic content were documented. For comparison: in the period from January 1, 2020 to October 6, 2023 there were only 1,636 such meetings.
Israel-related anti-Semitism was evident at over 89 percent of these gatherings, RIAS notes. Support for violence against Jews and calls for the destruction of Israel are documented. Benjamin Steinitz, Managing Director of RIAS, emphasizes the importance of taking part in the situation in the Gaza Strip without ignoring anti-Semitism.
Anti-Semitism as a problem for society as a whole
Anti -Semitism remains a complex and common problem that is also manifested in Germany. According to Statista, there are anti -Semitic incidents on social networks, educational institutions and public locations. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that show anti-Semitic slogans and burn Israel flags are also an expression of this problem. The number of Jews in Germany has been falling for over 15 years, and the Jewish community in Germany currently has around 91,000 people.
Another alarming aspect is the increase in anti -Semitic offenses. In 2022, over 2,600 such acts were registered, most of which are attributed to the spectrum of right crime. The most common incidents are hurtful behavior and anti -Semitic statements. The political mobilization against Jews is not only evident in the recent incidents, but also in an understanding that can also allow anti -Semitic attitudes in parts of society to 70 years after the Holocaust.
The memorial event in Tempelhof-Schöneberg underlines the need to face the challenges openly and to take a position against anti-Semitism. This requires not only political but also social efforts to create a climate of security and respect for all people.