The police reported that an arson attack was carried out on a synagogue in Ulm. One rabbi speaks of a targeted attack.
+++ 2:02 p.m.: The Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, has also commented on the arson attack: “I absolutely condemn the vile attack on the Ulm synagogue,” he explains in a press release and adds: “He shows the insidious face of anti-Semitism, which we clearly oppose ”. After the attacks in Halle, security measures were strengthened in the country, he emphasizes.
Interior Minister Thomas Strobl also spoke up and underlined: “Throwing incendiary devices at synagogues is disgusting. Anyone who tries to set fire to a synagogue will face the full severity of the rule of law. ”In Ulm, the state ministry explains that the protective measures have been increased. Furthermore, the risk assessment for Jewish institutions in Baden-Württemberg would be checked so that the necessary protective measures could be taken depending on the situation.
Ulm: arson attack on synagogue – rabbi speaks of a planned act
Update from Saturday, June 5th, 2021, 1:01 p.m.: After the police reported an arson attack on the synagogue in Ulm, the investigations are now in full swing. The police are looking for the alleged perpetrator with the help of a description from a witness. Compared to the Augsburger Allgemeine, the Ulm rabbi Shneur Trebnik assumes a targeted attack and a planned act. The incident is said to have occurred around 8 a.m. Trebnik got a picture of the situation for himself on site, but does not want to comment on today’s Jewish day of Shabbat rest. Despite the incident, today’s service should continue to take place.
The anti-Semitism commissioner of Baden-Württemberg, Michael Blume, has condemned the arson attack against the synagogue in Ulm and is already in contact with the police and the Jewish community, according to a tweet. He goes on to explain that he will be a guest at the synagogue at the Shabbat service out of solidarity. In addition, the Twitter account of the anti-Semitism commissioner reports: “According to our information, citizens, churches and democratic parties are planning to gather in # Solidarity vs. #Antisemitism in front of the synagogue #Ulm at 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm.”
Arson attack on synagogue in Ulm – background still unclear
First report from Saturday, June 5th, 2021: Ulm – An unknown person is said to have carried out an arson attack on the synagogue in Ulm. A witness had observed a man on Saturday morning (June 5th, 2021) who emptied a liquid from a bottle on the facade of the synagogue and set it on fire, the police said.
Since the witness immediately notified the fire brigade, the fire was quickly extinguished and, according to the police, only minor damage was caused to the facade and a pane of glass. There was a dark soot stain on one side of the Jewish community building. State security was called in to investigate attempted arson. The investigation was in full swing, the police said. The amount of the damage and the background to the crime were initially unclear. (slo with dpa) The FR reports on
