Question 4
Which actions relating to the State of Israel are prohibited in Germany?
German original: Welche Handlungen mit Bezug auf den Staat Israel sind in Deutschland verboten?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- publicly criticizing Israel's policies
- hanging an Israeli flag on private property
- a discussion about Israel's policies
- the public call for the destruction of Israel — Correct answer
Explanation
Publicly calling for the destruction of Israel is a criminal offense in Germany under Section 130 of the Criminal Code (incitement to hatred) and constitutes antisemitism. Criticism of Israeli policy is permitted as long as it does not incite violence.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- reference / receipt — Bezug means a connection or reference to something. It can also refer to the receipt of money or benefits, for example receiving social welfare payments.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- actions — Actions are activities or deeds that a person consciously carries out. They describe what someone does or has done.
- Israel — Israel is a country in the Middle East. It is the homeland of the Jewish people and holds special historical and political significance for Germany.