Crimes in Connection with the Middle East Conflict
Berlin: (hib/STO) The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reported 313 crimes in Germany in 2021 that were related to the Middle East conflict. This is an increase of 18% compared to the previous year (265 cases).
The vast majority of cases (267) were politically motivated offenses, including hate speech, incitement, and threats. There were also 34 cases of violence, including 12 cases of serious bodily harm. In addition, 12 cases of damage to property were recorded.
The crimes were primarily committed by individuals or groups with a pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli orientation. The majority of the offenses were committed online, but there were also some cases of offline violence.
The BKA report notes that the increase in crimes related to the Middle East conflict is in line with the overall increase in politically motivated offenses in Germany in recent years. The report also notes that the conflict in the Middle East is a major source of tension in Germany, and that this tension is reflected in the crime statistics.
The BKA is continuing to monitor the situation closely and is working to prevent and combat crimes related to the Middle East conflict. The agency is also working to improve its cooperation with law enforcement agencies in other countries, as well as with non-governmental organizations that are working to promote peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.
Here are some additional details from the BKA report:
- The number of crimes related to the Middle East conflict has been increasing steadily in recent years. In 2019, there were 203 such crimes reported; in 2020, there were 265.
- The majority of crimes related to the Middle East conflict are committed by individuals or groups with a pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli orientation.
- The vast majority of the offenses are committed online, but there have also been some cases of offline violence.
- The BKA is working to prevent and combat crimes related to the Middle East conflict. The agency is also working to improve its cooperation with law enforcement agencies in other countries, as well as with non-governmental organizations that are working to promote peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.
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