The Thinking Muslim

‘The Reason of State’ - How Germany Facilitates Genocide with Hebh Jamal

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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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ANECDOTE

Magdeburg Attack Fallout

  • A Saudi ex-Muslim supporting AFD attacked a Christmas market.
  • This fueled anti-immigrant sentiment, despite the attacker's right-wing views.
INSIGHT

Global Right-Wing Alignment

  • Elon Musk's support for AFD likely aims to align global right-wing movements.
  • This reinforces similar anti-immigrant narratives in other countries.
INSIGHT

Islamophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

  • The AFD uses Islamophobia by linking it to imported antisemitism.
  • This conflates pro-Palestinian activism with antisemitism to justify anti-immigrant policies.
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