State Security Investigates Attack on head of German-Arabic School in Neukölln
Berlin – State security authorities are investigating a recent attack targeting the head of the German-Arabic school in Berlin’s Neukölln district, an incident widely condemned by local officials. The attack, described as “horrific” by Neukölln District Mayor Martin Hikel, occurred on Saturday and has prompted a swift response from authorities concerned about rising tensions and threats to peaceful coexistence.
The assault on the school principal, whose name has not been publicly released, has shaken the Neukölln community and raised questions about safety and integration. The German-Arabic school plays a vital role in fostering intercultural understanding within the diverse district, and the attack is seen as a direct challenge to those efforts.The investigation aims to determine the motive behind the attack and identify those responsible, with potential implications for security measures at schools and community centers across Berlin.
Mayor Hikel publicly voiced his support for the school principal, stating, “This attack on a sincere person who, with everything he does, supports our peaceful coexistence, affects us all.” He unequivocally condemned the violence and affirmed his commitment to protecting individuals dedicated to building a harmonious community.
The incident comes amid ongoing political turmoil within the Neukölln branch of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), following the recent withdrawal of SPD leader sascha Hikel. The party is currently grappling with internal divisions and power struggles, described as “discord, power games, trench warfare,” leaving a sense of instability in the district’s leadership.