As Germany marks the 85th anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass, ex-chancellor Angela Merkel has issued a statement on the rise of anti-Semitism in her country. Her words are welcome, but it must also be remembered that she is the same person who, as chancellor, opened the floodgates to refugees and migrants during the Syrian civil war. Not only Syrians have arrived, but people from many other predominantly Muslim countries. Aside from the enormous welfare costs, the rising crime, rapes, murders, and outright acts of jihadist terror, these people have brought with them a hatred of Jews that was instilled in them from childhood. Even before the latest outbreak of fighting after the horrors of October 7, Jews in Germany (and other European countries) were no longer safe on the streets or even in their homes. Now the pro-Palestinian refugees, asylum-seekers, and migrants are flooding the streets cheering Hamas and calling for the deaths of Jews.
Coincidentally, Jihad Watch today is running an article on one of the young Palestinians who was welcomed into Germany under Merkel, and who was held up as a poster child for refugees. It is illustrative. Merkel's slogan for the admission of over one million people into Germany was, "Wir schaffen das"-(We can do this.) They couldn't.
This is particularly embarrassing for Germany because of its history with Hitler, the Nazis, and the Holocaust. A revival of anti-Semitism is the last thing this country needs to see. It could have been avoided. Merkel's words are correct and welcome, but she holds the responsibility for so much of what has happened since 2015 and what is happening today in her country.
The below article from today's Welt is translated by Fousesquawk.
"Jews must feel safe in Germany"
Ex-Chancellor Merkel addressed the German population in commemoration of the National Socialist Pogrom Night 85 years ago. In her appeal, she calls for the protection of Jewish life, and that the "democrat majority" in the State must remain vigilant.
The former federal chancellor, Angela Merkel (CDU) has called for decisive action against anti-Semitism in Germany. "The democratic majority in our country must remain vigilant," she warned in a statement released by her office on Wednesday on the 85th anniversary of the National Socialist Pogrom Night. "The fight against every form of Jew hated-from right, from left, and Islamist motivated- is our national and civic duty," Merkel stressed. "Jews must be able to feel safe in Germany".
The former chancellor explained that 85 years later, an ambivalent picture has emerged. "In Germany, life is again flourishing, and at the same time, we are experiencing a disturbing anti-Semitism, that threatens Jewish life in our country and other places in the world believed to be safe." It increasingly unleashes hate on the internet as well as in public space in general. Particularly repulsive are the anti-Semitic expressions and attacks in demonstrations after the Hamas terror attack on Israel.
"Whoever uses the legitimate wish for a Palestinian state, legitimate criticism of political actions in our country or of the state of Israel at pro-Palestinian demonstrations as a cover to live out their hatred toward the state of Israel and Jews, is abusing our valuable principles of freedom of expression and assembly." That must be punished and prevented by the constitutional state with all means, Merkel demanded. Everyone living here must adhere to the values of the Basic Law. "That also includes that the security of the state of Israel is part of Germany's raison d'etre."
Merkel warned that remembrance and knowledge of the Shoah's breach of civilization must be passed on from generation to generation "We owe that to the victims, their descendants, and all of us who care about the well-being of our country. We must resolutely stand against the attacks against our open and pluralistic society." Shoah comes from Hebrew and means the mass extermination of Jews under National Socialism.
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