ITime and again, parts of the global climate movement are drawn to anti-Semitism. Fridays for Future (FFF), which was started by Greta Thunberg, had already published an anti-Semitic leaflet in 2021 – and the German branch distanced itself at the time. Now Thunberg herself has made an anti-Israel call Instagram shared. Four days ago the grouppalestinespeaks(in German: “Palestine speaks”) She called for a “global general strike in solidarity with Palestine,” which Thunberg has now shared on her Instagram Story with her nearly 15 million followers.
Thunberg also shared a photo of herself with three other activists on the X Network and wrote: “Today we strike in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world must raise its voice and demand an immediate ceasefire and justice and freedom for the Palestinians and all affected civilians.” In the first days after the terrorist attack on Israel, there was criticism of Thunberg on social media because she did not join the movement of barbaric attacks on Israeli civilians.
Instagram’s call states the need to put pressure on the West to stop its „racist policies” and „genocide in Gaza.” It also claims that Israel and the West practice „state terrorism.” In fact, the opposite is true: after the terrorist attack launched by Hamas, which left 1,400 people dead, Israel has the right to defend itself; International law is clear on this issue. However, Israel must adhere to the rules and limits set by international humanitarian law.
Criticism from the Green Party: “Friday for Future International adheres to its anti-Semitic line”
Marcel Emmerich, a member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) from Ulm, clearly criticized Thunberg: “Such calls for solidarity are in fact solidarity with the terrible terrorism practiced by Hamas.” He is sure that „Friday for the Future Germany will take a clear position here, as is the case in Germany.” In the past it will emerge.” Parts of the climate movement are on “dangerous, anti-Semitic, anti-Israel wrong paths.” There is an urgent need to clarify who is the perpetrator and who is the victim. “Something like this does great harm to the cause of more climate justice,” Emmerich said. “Especially at this time, it is essential that we stand in solidarity with Israel. Israel’s security is „non-negotiable” and „Hamas’ terrorism must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
Landshut member of the Bundestag, Marlene Schönberger, also pointedly criticized Thunberg to WELT magazine, saying: “Friday for Future International sticks to its anti-Semitic line.” It is disappointing how one-sidedly the global youth movement views the situation in Israel and Gaza “how lacking in humanity and compassion”. Greta Thunberg has achieved a lot in the fight for climate protection. However, with her current stance, she proves that “ “Sympathy for those affected by the climate crisis” does not seem to apply to Jews affected by the brutal extermination: “This is shameful.” Schoenberger also expressed her hope to clearly move away from “Fridays for Future” Germany from. The branch has been The German so far is „a pretty good example of how to unite the fight against the climate crisis and anti-Semitism.”
The account operator, whose call was shared by Thunberg, says he is based in Berlin and describes himself as “a political, feminist, democratic and anti-racist movement in Germany for Palestinian rights.” From this account post to the diverse diversity of Israel Inhalte, with the help of “Free palestine from the river to the sea” (Zutsch: “Ein freies Palästina vom Fluss bis zum Meer”), this code for the Auslöschung des Staats Israel bekannt. he. The call “Free the Palestinians from Gaman’s guilt” echoed by left-wing groups this week can also be found on the account.
