Yair Netanyahu: Poster Boy for a German Far-Right Politician
Afarist Joachim Kuh Uses Netanyahu's Son's Quote for Campaign Graphics
In May 2020, the far-right politician and Alternative for Germany (AfD) member Joachim Kuh used a quote from Yair Netanyahu, the prominent son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his campaign graphics.
The quote, which called for the death of the European Union, was met with widespread condemnation from both left-liberal Jews and the Israeli government. For left-liberal Jews, the suggestion that Netanyahu represents the Jewish people is as offensive as it would be for Germans to suggest that the AfD represents the German people.
The incident has raised concerns about the growing ties between the far-right in Germany and Israel. In recent years, the AfD has made significant gains in popularity, and some of its members have been accused of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial. Netanyahu's son, Yair, is a controversial figure who has been accused of making racist and homophobic comments. His use of the quote from Netanyahu's son in his campaign graphics is seen as a further sign of the growing convergence between the far-right in Germany and Israel.
The Israeli government has condemned Kuh's use of the quote, and Netanyahu has said that he does not endorse his son's views. However, the incident has raised concerns about the growing influence of the far-right in both Germany and Israel.
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