The Prime Minister is pushing for severe consequences for the culprits, while his deputy strongly condemns the assault. After a fire was set at the New Synagogue in Erfurt, the police successfully detained two Libyan individuals, according to BILD.
Initial investigations suggest that the two men set fire to memorial notes at the synagogue entrance on Sunday night. These notes conveyed solidarity with Israel and the victims of Hamas terrorists.
The police took the two suspects, reportedly from Libya according to MDR, into custody at the scene of the crime. As per Sunday’s police statement, the asylum seekers were under the influence of alcohol. Following their interrogation, they have since been released. Fortunately, no damage occurred at the synagogue itself.
Thuringia’s Prime Minister, Bodo Ramelow, is adamant about taking action.
He indirectly warns the perpetrators of potential deportation, expressing on X: “Whether the fire was small or the two perpetrators were intoxicated is not an argument for me. Those seeking protection with us but disregard the protection rights of Jewish people can no longer invoke protection.”
Libyans apprehended in the wake of a synagogue arson in Germany – Voice of Europe