Yair Netanyahu: Poster Boy for German Far-Right
Controversial Quotation Used in Campaign Graphics
In May 2020, Joachim Kuh, a far-right politician and member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, incorporated a quote from former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, into his campaign materials.
The quote, which originated from a social media post by Yair Netanyahu, has raised concerns in Israel and among anti-Semitism watchdogs. The use of Netanyahu's quote in the context of a far-right campaign has sparked outrage and condemnations from various individuals and organizations.
Reacting to the development, hundreds of thousands of Germans have taken to the streets to protest against right-wing extremism and the nationalist rhetoric associated with such movements. The demonstrations underscore the growing concern among the German public about the rise of far-right sentiments in the country.
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