Bundestagsvizepräsidentin Özoguz kritisiert für antizionistischen Instagram-Post

Aydan Özoguz faces backlash and calls for resignation after sharing controversial content linked to an israelfeindliche organization.

Aydan Özoguz, Bundestagsvizepräsidentin from the SPD, shared a post from 'Jewish Voice for Peace' on Instagram, which depicted a burning building with the caption 'This is Zionism.'
The post, perceived as antisemitic, has sparked widespread criticism from both the Union and her own party, leading to calls for her resignation.
Özoguz has apologized for the post, acknowledging it was a mistake and stating her intention was to highlight civilian suffering on both sides of the conflict.
The Ältestenrat of the Bundestag convened to discuss the matter, but while the Ampel coalition accepted her apology, the Union maintained its demand for her to step down.
Critics, including the Central Council of Jews in Germany, have condemned the post as a 'disgrace' and unfit for someone in her position, citing it as an endorsement of antizionist narratives.