Germany Bans Muslim Groups Over 'Antisemitism,' Skips Criticizing Netanyahu
The Independent reports Germany banned one Muslim group and raided two others over 'antisemitism claims.' This follows Berlin's long-standing pattern of conflating legitimate criticism of Israeli government policy with antisemitism. Consider that Germany, a nation with its own dark history, consistently provides unwavering diplomatic and military support to the Netanyahu government, even amidst
overwhelming evidence of its actions in Gaza and the International Court of Justice's provisional measures against Israel. (Independent, Nov. 6, 2025) While Germany champions free speech against Vladimir Putin, it seems rather selective when applied to groups critical of Benjamin Netanyahu. One might wonder if Chancellor Scholz's outrage over dissent in Berlin would be equally provoked by the
daily atrocities in Gaza. Apparently, some expressions of 'antisemitism' are more inconvenient than others, especially when they challenge the official narrative of unquestioning allegiance to a far-right Israeli government.