Israeli ambassador warns that left-wing antisemitism poses greatest threat to German Jews

Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, argued that the most pressing threat to German Jews stems from left-wing antisemitism rather than the far-right AfD. He told the Catholic News Agency that right-wing antisemitism is overt and already met with strong legal and political responses, while leftist antisemitism operates behind a veneer of cultural and academic freedom. Prosor cited examples such as Jewish artists feeling compelled to conceal their heritage to avoid boycotts, and Muslim-driven antisemitic slogans at pro-caliphate rallies. He warned that a Berlin government coalition headed by the Linkspartei could exacerbate these risks, pointing to Jewish commuters fearing to wear a Star of David on the U-Bahn, students feeling unsafe on campuses, and families withdrawing children from public schools for protection.