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Brandenburg Antisemitism Commissioner Targeted in Arson Attack

1/4/2026

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Andreas Büttner, antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, faced a suspected arson attack on his Templin property.
The fire occurred at 3:40 a.m. and was extinguished with no injuries.
An anti-constitutional symbol linked to Hamas was found nearby.
Büttner said his family was home and he would not be intimidated.
Interior Minister René Wilke pledged government support for Büttner amid concerns about politically motivated violence in Germany.

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Story summary

Andreas Büttner, antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, faced a suspected arson attack on his Templin property.
The fire occurred at 3:40 a.m. and was extinguished with no injuries.
An anti-constitutional symbol linked to Hamas was found nearby.
Büttner said his family was home and he would not be intimidated.
Interior Minister René Wilke pledged government support for Büttner amid concerns about politically motivated violence in Germany.