Renate Künast Faces Backlash for Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian Jew'

The Green Party politician's post on X draws accusations of historical inaccuracy and antisemitism from critics, including members of her own party.

Renate Künast, a Bundestag member from Germany's Green Party, posted on X referring to Jesus as a 'Palestinian Jew' to criticize contemporary migration policies.
The post quoted historian Nils Minkmar, who aimed to draw parallels between the nativity story and modern treatment of migrants.
Critics, including fellow Green Party member Volker Beck, argued the term 'Palestinian Jew' is historically inaccurate and perpetuates antisemitic narratives by erasing Jesus' Jewish identity.
Historical experts noted that the term ‘Palestine’ was introduced by the Romans over a century after Jesus' lifetime, making the description anachronistic.
The controversy has sparked a broader discussion about historical interpretations and their misuse in modern political discourse.