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Scandal in Calau: Anti-Semitic post shocks the community!
An anti-Semitic post on the Facebook page of a tailor shop in Calau sparked investigations and widespread criticism on social media.
Scandal in Calau: Anti-Semitic post shocks the community!
In the last few days, an anti-Semitic Facebook post on the website of a tailor shop in Calau has caused excitement and unrest. The post, published on June 15, called for a ban on Jews and Israelis and has since been deleted. However, the owner of the tailor shop, Mehmet Uyar, denies having written the post himself and claims that his account was hacked LR Online reports.
Reactions to the incident did not take long to arrive. On the tailor's Instagram page, numerous users expressed their lack of understanding and doubts about Uyar's hacking accusation. These negative comments are not only widespread online, but are also heavily criticized on social media. Andreas Büttner, Brandenburg's anti-Semitism commissioner, calls on people to report the incident to the police while investigations into incitement to hatred are already underway. A corresponding criminal complaint was filed, as well RBB24 confirmed.
A delicate matter
The tailoring shop, which is run by Mehmet Uyar in Calau and is also run by his father in Kleinmachnow, is faced with an uncertain situation. Uyar emphasized that all customers are served regardless of their origin. But the investigation will consider all directions, including the possibility of a hack. However, the police have not released any information about the accused person in order to protect their privacy.
Similar incidents have not been uncommon in recent years. Anti-Semitic content can often be found on the Internet, especially on social media. This development shows that anti-Semitic stereotypes are being revitalized by current events such as the Middle East conflict or the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Agency for Civic Education notes that the digital space offers a platform for the dissemination of such content and that the inhibition threshold for participating in anti-Semitic discussions is continually decreasing.
A digital dilemma
Anti-Semitism does not only exist in the corners of the Internet, but has penetrated heavily into public discourse. The discussion about such incidents shows that dealing with anti-Semitism represents a challenge for society as a whole that must be overcome together by the authorities and civil society. A 2017 survey found that 70% of German respondents frequently perceive anti-Semitism online. Coordination between social media and political education could make a significant contribution to counteracting anti-Semitism.
It remains to be seen whether Mehmet Uyar's claim about the hack of his account can smooth things over. The incident is a serious signal and a reminder of how important it is to take a stand against anti-Semitic statements and to promote solidarity.