This chapter explores the controversy surrounding Masha Gessen, an American Russian and Jewish writer, over her essay comparing Gaza to a Nazi-era Jewish ghetto. It discusses the reaction in Germany, including the withdrawal of funding for Gessen's prize and Germany's support for Israel at the International Court of Justice, and delves into Germany's complex relationship with anti-Semitism and the rise of far-right politics.

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