Muslims in Germany are worried about hatred following the war in Gaza

A leader of the Muslim community in Germany has expressed his concern about the increase in hatred against Muslims in the country following the war of the Israeli administration against the Palestinians in Gaza.

Nov 29, 2023 - 11:26
Muslims in Germany are worried about hatred following the war in Gaza
Muslims in Germany are worried about hatred following the war in Gaza

Aiman ​​Mazyek, Head of the General Council of Muslims in Germany has said that the Muslim community in that European country is facing more attacks against mosques and individuals in the past weeks than before. He added that: "We are witnessing many attacks against Muslims and also those who are considered to be Muslims on a scale that has never happened before." He said he was "very concerned" about the safety of Muslims in Germany, who could be targeted for their religion or their appearance . He gave an example of a shooting attack in Vermont, USA, where three Palestinians were injured for wearing a Palestinian scarf and speaking Arabic . The German government also condemned the attacks against Muslims and said it was "totally unacceptable ". Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on November 6 that around 5 million Muslims in Germany had the right to be protected . Israel's war of extermination against the Palestinians in Gaza began on October 7 and has sparked protests and tensions in many countries, including Germany . The conflict has also caused a great increase in anti-Islamic sentiments in Western countries as experts blame the media for favoring the illegal Israeli regime and spreading dirty propaganda against the Palestinians.