"Chancellor Scholz's Symbolic Hanukkah Lighting Promotes Solidarity with Jewish Community"
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lit the first candle of Hanukkah on a large menorah at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, expressing his support for the Jewish people and condemning the recent Hamas terror attack on Israel. The ceremony took place amidst a rise in anti-Semitic crimes in Germany, with Berlin reporting 1,372 crimes with an anti-Israel context and 133 crimes with an anti-Palestinian connection since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner also highlighted the historical significance of the location, reminding attendees of the Nazi persecution of Jews during Kristallnacht.
- Germany's chancellor lights first Hanukkah candle on a huge menorah at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate The Associated Press
- Chancellor Scholz expresses support for Jewish people as he lights the first candle of Hanukkah euronews
- World leaders mark Hanukkah in shadow of Gaza war, soaring antisemitism The Times of Israel
- Scholz calls for solidarity with Jews as Hanukkah begins DW (English)
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