# Merz Warns Germany Faces Historic Antisemitism Test

> Chancellor Merz calls for stronger Jewish protections amid rising antisemitism after Gaza war.
- Title: Merz Warns Germany Faces Historic Antisemitism Test | Shortify
- Summary: Chancellor Merz calls for stronger Jewish protections amid rising antisemitism after Gaza war.
- Keywords: germany, antisemitism, gaza war, chancellor merz, kristallnacht, jewish community, riais report, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/merz-says-germany-faces-historic-test-over-rise-in-antisemitism
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:54:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: germany, antisemitism, gaza war, chancellor merz, kristallnacht, jewish community, riais report, news, world
## Merz on antisemitism surge
Chancellor Merz says Germany faces historic test protecting Jewish community as antisemitism becomes 'omnipresent'.

> We see and hear it on our streets, in our towns and cities, in the towns and cities of our European neighbours and around the world, in parliaments, in clubs and in schools
## Antisemitism incidents rise
8,725 antisemitic incidents reported in Germany last year, more than three times 2022 numbers.
## Gaza war context
Palestinian authorities report over 74,000 killed in Israel's Gaza assault since October 7, 2023.
## Merz's commitment
Merz pledges government will protect Jewish life globally and restate Germany's support for Israel.
## Key takeaway

Germany's chancellor Merz warns of historic antisemitism rise post-Gaza war, citing 8,725 reported incidents in 2023.