A German anti-Islamophobia and discrimination group, known as Claim, reported a significant rise in Islamophobic crimes in Germany last year, logging a total of 1,926 cases, an increase of over 1,000 from the previous year. The director of Claim, Rima Hanano, highlighted the growing social acceptability of anti-Muslim racism in German society.
Crimes ranged from verbal attacks to physical harm, with four attempted homicides and five arson cases included in the tally. The group also noted a spike in Islamophobic crimes after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 7. Similarly, antisemitic crimes doubled in 2023, with a surge following the same attack.
This report is the second of its kind by Claim, coinciding with a public awareness campaign. The findings underscore the pressing need to address and combat discrimination against Muslims in Germany. Watch this embedded video to see how a Berlin imam and rabbi are working together to bridge communities in the aftermath of these tragic events.