Berlin Antisemitic Attacks: "Kill All Jews" Graffiti Found on Residential Building
A residential building in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district was defaced with the words "kill all Jews" and several swastikas on Sunday, marking the second such incident at the location this month.
Incident Details
- Location: Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany
- Timeline: The graffiti was discovered on Sunday. Similar symbols had been found on the same building earlier in March.
Separate Attack in Cottbus
A swastika was also spray-painted on the walls of a synagogue in Cottbus, a city located approximately 100 km south of Berlin.
Investigation Status
- Police have not yet determined if the two incidents are linked.
- No suspects have been identified in either case.
Reactions and Condemnation
Steffen Seibert, Germany's ambassador to Israel, described the Berlin graffiti as "genocidal" and a "call for murder." He urged unity against such hatred, stating:
"This is a direct call to violence. We must stand together against this evil."
The European Jewish Congress expressed alarm, declaring that the acts constitute direct incitement to violence against Jews.
"These are not mere symbols. They are a clear threat and a demand for murder." — European Jewish Congress