The German government expressed support for Andreas Büttner, the anti-Semitism commissioner for the federal state of Brandenburg, after the barn on his property was set on fire. The Hamas symbol was painted on the barn door.
An arson attack on the private property of Andreas Büttner, the anti-Semitism commissioner for the federal state of Brandenburg, has caused a significant public outcry in Germany. As reported on Monday, January 5, by the epd agency, the German government expressed its support and solidarity with him.
Swastikas and Hamas Symbols Were Used in the Attacks
At 03:40 on January 4, a barn on Büttner's property near the town of Templin caught fire. The fire was extinguished, and no one was injured. Banned symbols were found near the scene of the incident, and a red triangle, a symbol of support for Hamas militants, was painted on the barn door.
Büttner's family was at home at the time of the arson. He stated that he would not allow himself to be intimidated. In 2024, he had already received threats: his car was vandalized with swastikas and other graffiti.
The German Government Called It "An Expression of Anti-Semitism"
Felix Klein, the German government's commissioner for Jewish life and the fight against anti-Semitism, described this attack in an interview with media outlets from the Funke media group, including the Berliner Morgenpost, as "a cowardly and deeply concerning expression of anti-Semitism that the state and society must resolutely confront by all available means."
Klein praised Büttner for not allowing himself to be intimidated, calling it "a strong signal of courage and steadfastness." According to Klein, he spoke with Büttner and expressed his solidarity and support. "There should be no place for anti-Semitism in society; it must be fought consistently," emphasized Klein.
It is noted that the investigation into this attack in Germany is being handled by the state protection police department, which specializes in crimes committed for political motives.
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