Overview
- A group of about eight children targeted the HaMakom café in Plagwitz, shouted antisemitic slogans including "Fuck Israel," and threw filled bottles that injured a 46-year-old employee.
- The incident began with two children removing an Israeli flag from the site, then returning with others to attempt forced entry and damage property.
- Surveillance video led police to identify a 10-year-old and an 11-year-old, described as known repeat offenders, with reported Russian and South Sudanese nationalities.
- Police opened investigations into property damage, dangerous bodily harm, and incitement, with proceedings against the two identified children expected to be closed after inquiries due to their ages.
- HaMakom, a kosher café and exhibition space on Jewish life, reported no prior attack of this scale, said staff feel protected by regular police coordination, and expressed willingness to engage the youths in dialogue.