Scandal in Calau: Anti -Semitic Post shocked!

Scandal in Calau: Anti -Semitic Post shocked!

In the past few days, an anti-Semitic Facebook post on the side of a tailoring company in Calau ensures excitement and unrest. The contribution, which was published on June 15, called for a house ban for Jews and Israelis and has now been deleted. The owner of the tailoring, Mehmet Uyar, denies that he has written the post himself and claims that his account was hacked, like LR-Online reports .

The reactions to the incident did not long for long. Numerous users expressed their lack of understanding on the tailor's Instagram side and doubt Uyar's hack allegation. These negative comments are not only widespread on the Internet, but also on social media is sharply criticized. Andreas Büttner, the anti-Semitism representative of Brandenburg, calls for reporting the police incident, while investigations are already underway for sedition. A corresponding criminal complaint was submitted, as well as rbb24 confirmed .

a delicate matter

The tailoring, which Mehmet Uyar is operated in Calau and is also led by his father in Kleinmachnow, sees itself opposite 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 published any information about the accused person to protect personal protection.

Similar incidents have not been unusual in recent years. Anti -Semitic content can always be found on the Internet, especially on social media. This development shows that anti-Semitic stereotypes are revived by current events such as the Middle East conflict or the Covid 19 pandemic. The Federal Center for Political Education states that the digital space for the spread of such content and the inhibition of such Anti -Semitic discussions continued to drop.

a digital dilemma

anti -Semitism is not only in the corners of the Internet, but has also entered public discourse. The discussion about such incidents shows that dealing with anti -Semitism is a challenge for society as a whole, which must be managed together by the authorities and civil society. A 2017 survey showed that 70 % of German respondents often perceive anti -Semitism on the Internet. The coordination between social media and political education could make a significant contribution to counteracting anti -Semitism.

whether Mehmet Uyar's claim about the hack of his account can smooth the waves. The incident is a serious signal and reminds of how important it is to stand up against anti -Semitic statements and to promote solidarity together.