Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor Warns Against 'Dangerous' Left-Wing Antisemitism in Germany

Ambassador Prosor Highlights Threat of Left-Wing Antisemitism

Ron Prosor, the Israeli Ambassador to Germany, issued a stark warning on Sunday, November 9, 2025, stating that 'left-wing antisemitism is more dangerous than right-wing and Islamist antisemitism' in Germany. His comments were made in an interview with newspapers belonging to the Funke media group and coincided with the anniversary of Kristallnacht, a pivotal event in Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews in 1938.

Ambassador Prosor, who has served as Israel's Ambassador to Germany since August 22, 2022, elaborated that German authorities are well-equipped to combat right-wing and Islamist forms of antisemitism. However, he argued that left-wing antisemitism poses a unique challenge because it 'operates on the boundary between freedom of expression and freedom to incite – and has now clearly crossed that boundary.' He specifically pointed to its presence within educational and cultural institutions, where, according to Prosor, hatred of Jews is often disguised under the guise of being 'educated, morally and politically correct.'

Controversial Resolution by Left Party Youth Wing

The Ambassador's strong remarks were made in the context of a recent controversial resolution passed by the youth wing of Germany's Left Party (Die Linke). The youth organization, known as Linksjugend , adopted a motion during its federal congress that 'effectively denied Israel's right to exist.'

Prosor expressed his anger regarding both the resolution and the Left Party's handling of the situation. He stated on X/Twitter, 'The red line has been crossed. The youth wing of the Left Party reveals the true face of left-wing antisemitism, which is otherwise well concealed.' He urged democratic parties in Germany to take a clear stance, unequivocally condemn such actions, and affirm that 'There is no place in Germany for such dark views.'

Left Party Leadership Responds

In response to the contentious resolution, Jan van Aken, a leader within the Left Party, publicly condemned the motion. He asserted that the adopted resolution was 'not compatible with the Left Party's positions.' Van Aken also criticized the methods of 'intimidation, pressure, and exclusion' reportedly used against those who opposed the resolution during the federal congress.

Ambassador Prosor's warning underscores ongoing concerns about the various manifestations of antisemitism in Germany and highlights the diplomatic efforts to address these issues, particularly in the wake of actions by political youth organizations.