Berlin Police Warn LGBTQ+ and Jewish Residents to Avoid Certain Areas
Berlin Police Chief Barbara Slowik confirms a rise in antisemitism and violence targeting Jewish and LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in neighborhoods with large Arab populations where sympathy for terrorist organizations is evident. This increase, fueled by the October 7th Hamas attack, has led to over 6,200 antisemitic incident investigations, a 50% surge compared to 2022. The police are overwhelmed by the increased workload, including daily pro-Palestinian protests and heightened security needs. Consequently, many LGBTQ+ individuals are self-censoring and avoiding certain areas out of fear.
John Q. Hosedrinker