The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which was held in New York on Thursday (November 28) for the second year, was disrupted by anti-Israel protesters as police quickly made 25 arrests.&nbsp;

According to the police, the firebrands barged into the parade route at&nbsp;West 55th Street&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fifth Avenue and stopped the Ronald McDonald balloon which was following on its tracks at around 9:25 am local time.

As the protesters entered the parade, parade-goers made loud jeers at the killjoys and asked them to move.

In the photos, the protesters were seen sitting in the path of the parade as some unfurled a large banner&nbsp;which read, “Don’t celebrate genocide!”

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“Get the hell out of here,” shouted a parade-goer amid the crowd's chorus of boos. NYPD officers quickly made a crackdown on the group shouting “Free, free Palestine!” as police officials tackled them to the ground and placed them in handcuffs.

<h2>Police arrest protesters amid parade</h2>

Around 25 protesters were handcuffed by the police “without incident”, as per media reports.

The police saw some unruly protesters being pried away forcibly and flipping over their stomachs to get handcuffed.

Meanwhile, other protesters stood up themselves and walked away with the police from the parade.&nbsp;

”This is disgusting. There are times and places to peacefully protest, but not the Thanksgiving day parade. This a day for families to enjoy and not be interrupted by these a**holes," said a Brooklyn cop.

Taking to X, independent reporter Talia Jane said the protesters were “autonomous anti-genocide activists". The parade was disrupted for five minutes because of the antics of the protesters.

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Mayor Eric Adams sent a warning to the protesters asking them not to repeat the disgraceful act they committed last year.

“I really want to take the moment to tell those grinches that believe they are going to disrupt the parade that it is not going to happen,” said Adams, on Wednesday night (November 27) before the iconic parade.

City Hall spokeswoman Kayla Mamelak said that disruption in the parade this year was “disrespectful.”&nbsp;'

“Interrupting New York City’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to protest a conflict overseas is disrespectful and accomplishes absolutely nothing,” she added.

“They have won over no one, and, instead, have just disrupted a fun day for thousands," she further said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which was held in New York on Thursday (November 28) for the second year, was disrupted by anti-Israel protesters as police quickly made 25 arrests.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which was held in New York on Thursday (November 28) for the second year, was disrupted by anti-Israel protesters as police quickly made 25 arrests. According to the police, the firebrands barged into the parade route at West 55th Street and Fifth Avenue and stopped the Ronald McDonald balloon which was following on its tracks at around 9:25 am local time. As the protesters entered the parade, parade-goers made loud jeers at the killjoys and asked them to move. In the photos, the protesters were seen sitting in the path of the parade as some unfurled a large banner which read, “Don’t celebrate genocide!” Also Read: Hillary Clinton calls US pro-Palestinian protesters 'ignorant' of Middle East history “Get the hell out of here,” shouted a parade-goer amid the crowd's chorus of boos. NYPD officers quickly made a crackdown on the group shouting “Free, free Palestine!” as police officials tackled them to the ground and placed them in handcuffs. Police arrest protesters amid parade Around 25 protesters were handcuffed by the police “without incident”, as per media reports. The police saw some unruly protesters being pried away forcibly and flipping over their stomachs to get handcuffed. Meanwhile, other protesters stood up themselves and walked away with the police from the parade. ”This is disgusting. There are times and places to peacefully protest, but not the Thanksgiving day parade. This a day for families to enjoy and not be interrupted by these a**holes," said a Brooklyn cop. Taking to X, independent reporter Talia Jane said the protesters were “autonomous anti-genocide activists". The parade was disrupted for five minutes because of the antics of the protesters. Watch: Riots In Amsterdam As Israeli Football Fans Clash With Pro-Palestine Protesters Mayor Eric Adams sent a warning to the protesters asking them not to repeat the disgraceful act they committed last year. “I really want to take the moment to tell those grinches that believe they are going to disrupt the parade that it is not going to happen,” said Adams, on Wednesday night (November 27) before the iconic parade. City Hall spokeswoman Kayla Mamelak said that disruption in the parade this year was “disrespectful.” ' “Interrupting New York City’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to protest a conflict overseas is disrespectful and accomplishes absolutely nothing,” she added. “They have won over no one, and, instead, have just disrupted a fun day for thousands," she further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, 25 arrested

A campus anti-Semitism report, released on Thursday (Oct 31), has&nbsp;revealed that Columbia University paid nearly $400,000 in settlement to a Jewish student suspended for spraying a "fart spray" at an anti-Israel protest. The settlement is part of a broader examination by the US House Committee on Education and the Workforce, which has scrutinised campus responses to incidents following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.&nbsp;

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The Columbia incident involved an anti-Israel activist claiming that the spraying incident was a "chemical attack" with "skunk spray," a substance used by Israeli Border Police to disperse protests. The protestors, as per the Times of Israel, also claimed that the alleged attackers were IDF veterans and that they suffered adverse health effects from the spray. This claim led to significant media attention and campus tension.&nbsp;

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The student suspended after the incident sued Columbia in April claiming they were, in the words of the report, "excessively and disproportionately disciplined."

Columbia, as per the House report, also failed to acknowledge that the sprayed substance was merely a novelty "fart spray," not a harmful chemical agent even after seeing receipts for the spray's purchase from Amazon.

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The settlement details and corrective actions were part of the findings in the committee's 300-page report on campus anti-Semitism. It, as per the report, requires the university to put out a statement acknowledging that the substance was "a non-toxic, legal, novelty item that can be purchased online and in stores," and not a "biochemical weapon" or "illicit substance."

Columbia released a statement to that effect on Friday (Nov 1) evening before the Labour Day weekend.

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The University's handling of the case, including its later public clarification and subsequent policy reviews, was highlighted as part of a call for consistent, fair campus policies on discrimination and harassment.

"While this conduct was inappropriate and a violation of University rules meriting discipline, it was also clearly a far less serious incident than characterised by anti-Israel activists or to the public," it said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A campus anti-Semitism report, released on Thursday (Oct 31), has revealed that Columbia University paid nearly $400,000 in settlement to a Jewish student suspended for spraying a "fart spray" at an anti-Israel protest.

A campus anti-Semitism report, released on Thursday (Oct 31), has revealed that Columbia University paid nearly $400,000 in settlement to a Jewish student suspended for spraying a "fart spray" at an anti-Israel protest. The settlement is part of a broader examination by the US House Committee on Education and the Workforce, which has scrutinised campus responses to incidents following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. A 'chemical attack'? The Columbia incident involved an anti-Israel activist claiming that the spraying incident was a "chemical attack" with "skunk spray," a substance used by Israeli Border Police to disperse protests. The protestors, as per the Times of Israel, also claimed that the alleged attackers were IDF veterans and that they suffered adverse health effects from the spray. This claim led to significant media attention and campus tension. Also read | Iranian student, who stripped to protest harassment, is arrested: Reports The student suspended after the incident sued Columbia in April claiming they were, in the words of the report, "excessively and disproportionately disciplined." Columbia, as per the House report, also failed to acknowledge that the sprayed substance was merely a novelty "fart spray," not a harmful chemical agent even after seeing receipts for the spray's purchase from Amazon. A novelty item The settlement details and corrective actions were part of the findings in the committee's 300-page report on campus anti-Semitism. It, as per the report, requires the university to put out a statement acknowledging that the substance was "a non-toxic, legal, novelty item that can be purchased online and in stores," and not a "biochemical weapon" or "illicit substance." Columbia released a statement to that effect on Friday (Nov 1) evening before the Labour Day weekend. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel captures senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon The University's handling of the case, including its later public clarification and subsequent policy reviews, was highlighted as part of a call for consistent, fair campus policies on discrimination and harassment. "While this conduct was inappropriate and a violation of University rules meriting discipline, it was also clearly a far less serious incident than characterised by anti-Israel activists or to the public," it said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Thousands of anti-Israel protesters released maggots and other insects in the well-known D.C. hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly staying ahead of his address to Congress on Wednesday&nbsp;(Jul&nbsp;24).&nbsp;

A video posted on social media by the Palestinian Youth Movement shows maggots and crickets spread across the common areas of the Watergate Hotel, including visuals of living insects scattered across a table, with American and Israeli flags in the background.

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"Palestine protesteors manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people," said the X post by the group. "There will be no rest before Netanyahu and Congress disgrace themselves in front of the world for failing to achieve any of their military and political objectives."

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The Watergate Hotel has made a statement to The Washington Post, confirming the incident. They have stated that they are making sure that the safety of their guests is maintained and are cooperating with the authorities.

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“Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. We took the necessary steps to ensure the property has been sanitized and is now operating as normal,” a hotel spokesperson told The Washington Post. “We are cooperating fully with authorities, who are handling the situation. As this is an open case, we are unable to provide any further details at this time.”

According to a Fox News report, protesters gathered at Capitol Hill ahead of Netanyahu's speech in the joint session. The authorities have so far made about 200 arrests.

Anti-Israeli agitators gathered outside the Watergate Hotel before Netanyahu's visit. According to the Associated Press, over 1,000 protesters gathered near the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday morning.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters released maggots and other insects in the well-known D.C. hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly staying ahead of his address to Congress on Wednesday (Jul 24).

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters released maggots and other insects in the well-known D.C. hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly staying ahead of his address to Congress on Wednesday (Jul 24). A video posted on social media by the Palestinian Youth Movement shows maggots and crickets spread across the common areas of the Watergate Hotel, including visuals of living insects scattered across a table, with American and Israeli flags in the background. Also Read | ‘Arrest war criminal’: Protests break out as Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses US Congress "Palestine protesteors manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people," said the X post by the group. "There will be no rest before Netanyahu and Congress disgrace themselves in front of the world for failing to achieve any of their military and political objectives." BON APPETIT!! MAGGOTS RELEASED ON THE CRIMINAL ZIONIST'S WAR TABLE! Palestine protestors manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people. pic.twitter.com/hEc2HzL8Jb — Palestinian Youth Movement (@palyouthmvmt) July 24, 2024 × The Watergate Hotel has made a statement to The Washington Post, confirming the incident. They have stated that they are making sure that the safety of their guests is maintained and are cooperating with the authorities. Also Read | Netanyahu tells joint session of US Congress Israel 'will win' Gaza war “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. We took the necessary steps to ensure the property has been sanitized and is now operating as normal,” a hotel spokesperson told The Washington Post. “We are cooperating fully with authorities, who are handling the situation. As this is an open case, we are unable to provide any further details at this time.” According to a Fox News report, protesters gathered at Capitol Hill ahead of Netanyahu's speech in the joint session. The authorities have so far made about 200 arrests. Anti-Israeli agitators gathered outside the Watergate Hotel before Netanyahu's visit. According to the Associated Press, over 1,000 protesters gathered near the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday morning. (With inputs from agencies)

Anti-Israel protesters release insects inside Netanyahu's Washington hotel

An Indian-origin student attending Princeton University has been arrested and barred from the campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests. Alongside another student Hassan Sayed GS, Achinthya Sivalingan, who was born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, staged demonstrations that led to their arrest and subsequent banishment from campus grounds.

Protesters at Princeton demanded divestment from companies supporting Israel in times of its conflict in Gaza. The escalation prompted university authorities to take action, resulting in the arrest of Sivalingan and another student within minutes of setting up protest tents.

The protests come at a time when US President Joe Biden approved a $16 billion military aid package for Israel. While New York's Columbia University witnessed the focal point of the demonstrations, various other institutions such as the University of Southern California, Emory University, and Brown University, among others, also saw similar protests.

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University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill reportedly stated, “The two graduate students have been immediately barred from campus, pending a disciplinary process.” 
 
“No force was used by Public Safety officers when conducting the arrests, which occurred without resistance,” Morrill added.&nbsp;

A first-year PhD student Urvi reportedly revealed that&nbsp;“they’ve been evicted from their houses and were given under five minutes to get their stuff."&nbsp;

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Moreover, as per reports, Columbia University's faculty senate is set to vote on Friday (Apr 26) regarding a resolution rebuking the school's president Minouche Shafik. This comes as Shafik, in a controversial move, authorised the New York Police Department (NYPD) to remove the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” from the campus premises.&nbsp;

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Brown University in a release said, "Encampment on Brown University’s historic and residential greens is a violation of University policy, and participants in the encampment have been verbally informed of this fact and that they will face conduct proceedings."&nbsp;

<h2>State Department reacts&nbsp;</h2>

A spokesperson from the State Department Vedant Patel&nbsp;on Thursday (Apr 25) affirmed that the Biden administration stands behind the right to engage in peaceful protests. “We, of course, support the right of anybody to peacefully protest, to demonstrate, to make their voices heard, to express themselves in a peaceful and nonviolent way,” Patel said at a press briefing.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Indian-origin student attending Princeton University has been arrested and barred from the campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests. Alongside another student Hassan Sayed GS, Achinthya Sivalingan, who was born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, staged demonstrations that led to their arrest and subsequent banishment from campus grounds.

An Indian-origin student attending Princeton University has been arrested and barred from the campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests. Alongside another student Hassan Sayed GS, Achinthya Sivalingan, who was born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, staged demonstrations that led to their arrest and subsequent banishment from campus grounds. Protesters at Princeton demanded divestment from companies supporting Israel in times of its conflict in Gaza. The escalation prompted university authorities to take action, resulting in the arrest of Sivalingan and another student within minutes of setting up protest tents. The protests come at a time when US President Joe Biden approved a $16 billion military aid package for Israel. While New York's Columbia University witnessed the focal point of the demonstrations, various other institutions such as the University of Southern California, Emory University, and Brown University, among others, also saw similar protests. Also Read | Ukrainian minister detained over suspected corruption: Prosecutors University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill reportedly stated, “The two graduate students have been immediately barred from campus, pending a disciplinary process.” “No force was used by Public Safety officers when conducting the arrests, which occurred without resistance,” Morrill added. A first-year PhD student Urvi reportedly revealed that “they’ve been evicted from their houses and were given under five minutes to get their stuff." Watch: Baffled passenger captures 'possible' UFO flying above Big Apple from flight Moreover, as per reports, Columbia University's faculty senate is set to vote on Friday (Apr 26) regarding a resolution rebuking the school's president Minouche Shafik. This comes as Shafik, in a controversial move, authorised the New York Police Department (NYPD) to remove the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” from the campus premises. Watch | Tory MP Chris Philip: 'Rwanda is a different country to Congo isn't it?' × Brown University in a release said, "Encampment on Brown University’s historic and residential greens is a violation of University policy, and participants in the encampment have been verbally informed of this fact and that they will face conduct proceedings." State Department reacts A spokesperson from the State Department Vedant Patel on Thursday (Apr 25) affirmed that the Biden administration stands behind the right to engage in peaceful protests. “We, of course, support the right of anybody to peacefully protest, to demonstrate, to make their voices heard, to express themselves in a peaceful and nonviolent way,” Patel said at a press briefing. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin student at Princeton University arrested, barred from campus over anti-Israel protests

As many as 15 people who stormed a Russian airport runway and tried to encircle a plane that had flown in from Israel were sentenced to prison by courts on Wednesday (Nov 1).

Courts in Dagestan, a Muslim-majority region, jailed the rioters for between two and ten days for their involvement in the anti-Jewish incident, the TASS news agency reported. Whereas, two more were ordered to complete 60 hours of forced labour.

The incident happened on Sunday when the Red Wing Airlines flight from Tel Aviv landed at Makhachkala Uytash Airport around 7 pm (local time).

Soon a mob of angry crowd holding Palestinian flags surrounded the plane.

<h2>Chanted anti-Jewish slogans&nbsp;</h2>

Reportedly, they also shouted slogans such as “We are against Jewish refugees,” and “There is no place for child-killers in Dagestan.”

The airport was temporarily closed and flights were diverted, a statement from the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency said.

Authorities said at least 20 people were injured and 60 people were detained. Many Jewish leaders condemned the incident, likening the incident to Tsar-era pogroms.

On Tuesday, a prominent rabbi in Russia, Boruch Gorin, slammed the Russian authorities over the antisemetic riots calling the incident an “eternal disgrace.”

<h2>Israel warns citizens to leave&nbsp;</h2>

The order from the court comes a day after an emergency meeting held between President Vladimir Putin and top security officials over the security situation in Dagestan.

Later in a speech on TV, Putin blamed the Western agents for the riots, saying, “The events in Makhachkala last night were instigated through social networks, not least from Ukraine, by the hands of agents of Western special services.”

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Meanwhile, Israel has warned its citizens to leave the North Caucasus in the wake of the riots in Dagestan.

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Israel's Foreign Ministry and National Security Council warned its citizens to immediately leave the place and called on "all Israelis staying abroad to exercise vigilance, and stay away from demonstrations and protests, and obey the local security forces in case they get caught up in the incidents."

(With inputs from agencies)

As many as 15 people who stormed a Russian airport runway and tried to encircle a plane that had flown in from Israel were sentenced to prison by courts on Wednesday (Nov 1).

As many as 15 people who stormed a Russian airport runway and tried to encircle a plane that had flown in from Israel were sentenced to prison by courts on Wednesday (Nov 1). Courts in Dagestan, a Muslim-majority region, jailed the rioters for between two and ten days for their involvement in the anti-Jewish incident, the TASS news agency reported. Whereas, two more were ordered to complete 60 hours of forced labour. The incident happened on Sunday when the Red Wing Airlines flight from Tel Aviv landed at Makhachkala Uytash Airport around 7 pm (local time). Soon a mob of angry crowd holding Palestinian flags surrounded the plane. Chanted anti-Jewish slogans Reportedly, they also shouted slogans such as “We are against Jewish refugees,” and “There is no place for child-killers in Dagestan.” The airport was temporarily closed and flights were diverted, a statement from the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency said. Authorities said at least 20 people were injured and 60 people were detained. Many Jewish leaders condemned the incident, likening the incident to Tsar-era pogroms. On Tuesday, a prominent rabbi in Russia, Boruch Gorin, slammed the Russian authorities over the antisemetic riots calling the incident an “eternal disgrace.” Israel warns citizens to leave The order from the court comes a day after an emergency meeting held between President Vladimir Putin and top security officials over the security situation in Dagestan. Later in a speech on TV, Putin blamed the Western agents for the riots, saying, “The events in Makhachkala last night were instigated through social networks, not least from Ukraine, by the hands of agents of Western special services.” Also read | Russia beefs up security in Muslim-majority region after anti-Semetic riots, Israel asks citizens to leave Meanwhile, Israel has warned its citizens to leave the North Caucasus in the wake of the riots in Dagestan. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: FBI director cautions against al-Qaeda threat in the US Israel's Foreign Ministry and National Security Council warned its citizens to immediately leave the place and called on "all Israelis staying abroad to exercise vigilance, and stay away from demonstrations and protests, and obey the local security forces in case they get caught up in the incidents." (With inputs from agencies)

15 anti-Israel protesters jailed over riots at Russian airport

The German government has called on people to wear the Jewish kippa ahead of an anti-Israel protest as a demonstration of solidarity and as Jews face a spike in anti-Semitism, withdrawing an earlier warning against wearing the traditional skullcap.

At the weekend, Felix Klein, the country's commissioner on anti-Semitism sparked uproar when he said in an interview with the Funke regional press group that he could not "advise Jews to wear the kippa everywhere all the time in Germany."

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin voiced shock at Klein's warning and said it was a "capitulation to anti-Semitism" and evidence that Jews are unsafe in Germany.

Late Monday, Klein reversed course after Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman intervened.

"The state must see to it that the free exercise of religion is possible for all... and that anyone can go anywhere in our country in full security wearing a kippa," Steffen Seibert told a press conference.

In his latest statement to Funke, Klein said,&nbsp;"I call on all citizens of Berlin and across Germany to wear the kippa next Saturday if there are new, intolerable attacks targeting Israel and Jews on the occasion of al-Quds day in Berlin."

Al-Quds is an annual event against Israeli control of Jerusalem and will take place on Saturday.

Klein also addressed his earlier statements, saying that he "could no longer recommend that Jews wear the kippa everywhere in Germany should be taken as an alarm signal."

Earlier Monday, German daily Bild published a cut-out-and-use kippa in a bid to fight rising anti-Semitism.

Bild, Germany's top-selling daily newspaper, called on readers to "stand in solidarity with (their) Jewish neighbours" by making "their own kippa", bearing the star of David, to "raise the flag against anti-Semitism".

Germany, like other Western countries, has watched with alarm as anti-Semitic and other racist hate speech and violence have increased in recent years while the political climate has coarsened and grown more polarised.

Anti-Semitic crimes rose by 20 per cent in Germany last year, according to interior ministry data which blamed nine out of 10 cases on the extreme right.

The arrival in parliament of the far-right AfD party, whose leaders openly question Germany's culture of atonement for World War II atrocities, has also contributed to the change in atmosphere.

Merkel has also deplored "another form of anti-Semitism" stemming from a major asylum-seeker influx, with many coming from Muslim countries like Syria, Afghanistan or Iraq.

The Central Council of Jews in Germany has already issued several warnings about wearing the kippa in public.

In one prominent case last year, a 19-year-old Syrian man was convicted for assault after lashing out with his belt at an Israeli man wearing a Jewish skullcap while shouting "Yahudi", Jew in Arabic.

The German government has called on people to wear the Jewish kippa ahead of an anti-Israel protest as a demonstration of solidarity and as Jews face a spike in anti-Semitism, withdrawing an earlier warning against wearing the traditional skullcap.

The German government has called on people to wear the Jewish kippa ahead of an anti-Israel protest as a demonstration of solidarity and as Jews face a spike in anti-Semitism, withdrawing an earlier warning against wearing the traditional skullcap. At the weekend, Felix Klein, the country's commissioner on anti-Semitism sparked uproar when he said in an interview with the Funke regional press group that he could not "advise Jews to wear the kippa everywhere all the time in Germany." Israeli President Reuven Rivlin voiced shock at Klein's warning and said it was a "capitulation to anti-Semitism" and evidence that Jews are unsafe in Germany. Late Monday, Klein reversed course after Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman intervened. "The state must see to it that the free exercise of religion is possible for all... and that anyone can go anywhere in our country in full security wearing a kippa," Steffen Seibert told a press conference. In his latest statement to Funke, Klein said, "I call on all citizens of Berlin and across Germany to wear the kippa next Saturday if there are new, intolerable attacks targeting Israel and Jews on the occasion of al-Quds day in Berlin." Al-Quds is an annual event against Israeli control of Jerusalem and will take place on Saturday. Klein also addressed his earlier statements, saying that he "could no longer recommend that Jews wear the kippa everywhere in Germany should be taken as an alarm signal." Earlier Monday, German daily Bild published a cut-out-and-use kippa in a bid to fight rising anti-Semitism. Bild, Germany's top-selling daily newspaper, called on readers to "stand in solidarity with (their) Jewish neighbours" by making "their own kippa", bearing the star of David, to "raise the flag against anti-Semitism". Germany, like other Western countries, has watched with alarm as anti-Semitic and other racist hate speech and violence have increased in recent years while the political climate has coarsened and grown more polarised. Anti-Semitic crimes rose by 20 per cent in Germany last year, according to interior ministry data which blamed nine out of 10 cases on the extreme right. The arrival in parliament of the far-right AfD party, whose leaders openly question Germany's culture of atonement for World War II atrocities, has also contributed to the change in atmosphere. Merkel has also deplored "another form of anti-Semitism" stemming from a major asylum-seeker influx, with many coming from Muslim countries like Syria, Afghanistan or Iraq. The Central Council of Jews in Germany has already issued several warnings about wearing the kippa in public. In one prominent case last year, a 19-year-old Syrian man was convicted for assault after lashing out with his belt at an Israeli man wearing a Jewish skullcap while shouting "Yahudi", Jew in Arabic.

German government urges wearing of Jewish kippa

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