The Thinking Muslim
‘The Reason of State’ - How Germany Facilitates Genocide with Hebh Jamal
Jan 2, 2025
Hebh Jamal, a Palestinian journalist and activist based in Germany, sheds light on the dire circumstances facing Muslims in Germany, especially post the Christmas market attack. She discusses the alarming rise of far-right politics and its impacts on the Muslim community. Jamal explores Germany's complex relationship with Palestine and how its national identity influences policies that repress Palestinian advocacy. Highlighting the struggle for pro-Palestinian activism, she reveals the systemic challenges and fear that stifle voices seeking justice.
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- The recent Christmas market attack has exacerbated Islamophobia in Germany, with political elites unfairly framing it as an Islamist incident.
- Germany's commitment to Israel's security marginalizes Palestinian voices and advocates, highlighting a troubling trend in political repression.
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The Impact of the Christmas Market Attack on the Muslim Community
The recent Christmas market attack in Magdeburg by a Saudi ex-Muslim has deeply affected the perception of Muslims in Germany. Although the attacker was an atheist who expressed strong anti-Islam sentiments, the political narrative has shifted to label it as an Islamist attack, fueling further Islamophobia. This incident has sparked widespread condemnation and anxiety among the Muslim community, as the right-wing Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party leverages it to advocate for harsher immigration policies. The fallout emphasizes a troubling trend in German politics where the attacker’s identity overshadows his actual motivations and broader societal implications.
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