Olaf Scholz has called on Germans to protect Jews

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Germany's chancellor has called on the country's population to "defend the Jews" following reports of a number of anti-Semitic incidents linked to the conflict in the Middle East. He says this is a matter of civil courage. DW reports that.

Olaf Scholz has called on Germans to protect Jews
"Anyone who attacks Jews in Germany is attacking us all. We will not accept antisemitism. We have crystal-clear laws: It is a criminal offense to burn Israeli flags; It is a criminal offense to cheer the death of innocent people; It is a criminal offense to shout anti-Semitic slogans," Scholz said in an interview with the newspaper Mannheimer Morgen.

It is noted that these comments by Scholz came against the backdrop of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Germany.

"Law enforcement agencies have the necessary tools and they must use them consistently. Police authorities and courts know what to do," the chancellor said.

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