Gil Ofarim triggered a wave of solidarity with his video from Leipzig. Even a spontaneous demo was formed.
After the anti-Semitism incident in the Leipzig Hotel Westin opposite musician Gil Ofarim (39), a wave of solidarity is rolling through the country. Most commentators, from politics, the public and the people, are stunned by the events. Ofarim said he was not served at the hotel’s check-in counter because he was wearing a Star of David. Immediately afterwards, he summarized his experiences in a video
Ofarim also spoke briefly on Wednesday in the TV offshoot of the “Bild” newspaper and again described his experiences. None of the other guests would have supported him, which he would have wished for. An apology from the hotel would not have reached him yet, just an e-mail with an offer to talk to him.
It says that she immediately moved him to another hotel. Ofarim is now no longer in Leipzig. He would let everything sink in for now, was still shocked and was thinking about a criminal complaint.
Politicians also speak out
The incident caused outraged reactions in politics as well. and asks provocatively: “Hello Westin! […] Are you investigating the allegations? And if they prove to be true, how does the company deal with anti-Semitism – reactively, but also preventively? “:” Stand up against anti-Semitism and hatred of Jews. Solidarity with Gil Ofarim. “
Numerous colleagues from the music and TV scene also expressed their condolences. Among others, entertainer Motsi Mabuse (40), actresses Jasna Fritzi Bauer (32) and Susan Sideropoulos (40), rapper Nura (32) and presenters Ruth Moschner (45) and Marijke Amado (67) on Instagram expressed their concern . In total, the Ofarim video has already had more than 2.4 million views and more than 16,000 comments.
Spontaneous demonstration in front of the hotel
That evening there was a spontaneous demonstration in front of the Leipzig hotel. Hundreds of people protested after a call by the alliance “Leipzig take a seat” and showed their solidarity with Ofarim. Westin employees formed themselves in front of the entrance with an Israel flag and an Islamic crescent moon, and this questionable action also immediately attracted harsh criticism on the Internet.
As the media unanimously report, the Leipzig police have already handed the video of Ofarim over to the responsible public prosecutor. The action was “clearly anti-Semitic”, as a police spokesman said on the record, the criminal relevance must now be examined. However, the police had not been on site and Ofarim had not yet been spoken to.
Even CNN reported on the incident
The incident in the Leipzig hotel also concerns the media internationally. For example, the US-American Meanwhile, the deputy manager of the hotel announced that the employees concerned had been suspended, at least for the duration of the investigation.
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