Anti-Semitism in the schoolyard: A new front in Germany’s struggle

https://www.csmonitor.com/layout/set/amphtml/World/Europe/2020/0109/Anti-Semitism-in-the-schoolyard-A-new-front-in-Germany-s-struggle

Where is the anti-Semitism coming from? Reporting around incidents doesn’t often include the background of the perpetrator, so good data is unavailable, says Mr. Königsberg. Yet, while it’s clear that some problems stem from increasing immigration from the Middle East, a greater hostility originates inside Germany’s increasingly vocal far-right, exemplified by the Halle shooting. The far-right is hostile to both Muslims and Jews, says Mr. Königsberg, and it’s important to tackle both. “People need to learn to accept minorities.”