Several marches against anti-Semitism took place in major European cities.
In Europe, demonstrations against anti-Semitism are increasing. At least 4,000 people gathered at 2 p.m. on the Place de la Chapelle in Brussels this Sunday. This gathering, wanting to be without banners or banners, echoes the “fear” felt in the Jewish community with regard to the increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, particularly since October 7, the date of the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel.
“The goal of this march is to show the Jewish community that they are not alone”, explains Yves Oschinsky, president of the CCOJB. OCAM, the government body responsible for analyzing threats, has warned of a rise in anti-Semitism in Belgium since the Hamas attacks in southern Israel.
In Germany, under the motto “Never again, now”, many politicians, artists and celebrities have called for opposing anti-Semitism. Thousands of people gathered in Berlin.
The rally organized by Berlin entrepreneur Nicolai Schwarzer was supported, among others, by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD). Among the speakers were Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD), Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor, publicist Michel Friedman as well as singer Herbert Grönemeyer and former football player Herthan Arne Friedrich. The chairman of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, also took part.
At the start of the march, on the main stage, a joint prayer of Protestants, Catholics, Muslims and Jews took place.
