Overview
- Ron Prosor told German media that left-wing antisemitism conceals its intentions, making it harder to identify and counter than right-wing or Islamist forms.
- He pointed to universities and cultural institutions where he says Israel is being demonized and delegitimized with consequences for Jews across Europe.
- He cited Flanders Festival Ghent’s cancellation of a Munich Philharmonic concert under Israeli conductor Lahav Shani as an example, a decision criticized in Germany that Belgium’s prime minister said harmed his country’s image.
- Prosor described growing insecurity among Jews in Germany, noting property purchases in Israel, discussions about emigration, and frequent questions about whether visiting Berlin is safe; he said Berlin is safe but advised against walking along Neukölln’s Sonnenallee wearing a Star of David.
- Former German president Joachim Gauck recently urged a firmer fight against antisemitism regardless of whether it comes from the Arab world or the political left.