Hall in shock: Jom Kippur attack shocked the city!

Hall in shock: Jom Kippur attack shocked the city!

On October 9, 2019, Halle/Saale had a devastating attack when a right -wing extremist perpetrator attacked the synagogue, in which the highest Jewish holiday was celebrated. While 52 people feared for their lives inside, a barbaric act happened at the door: the perpetrator, inspired by a bloody terrorist attack in New Zealand only months earlier, the passerby Jana L. continued and continued his attack by attacking a nearby restaurant.

In the middle of the panic and chaos, Conrad Rößler hid in the toilet of the "Kiez-Döner" when he had to hear the murder when Kevin S. was killed. The perpetrator, a young man from Saxony-Anhalt, acted from deeply rooted anti-Semitism and racism. On the escape he also shot two more people, Dagmar S. and her partner before robbed of a taxi. The city of Halle was characterized by fear and uncertainty because it remained unclear whether the assassin acted alone or possibly had complications.

The attack and its consequences

The brutal events demanded two fatalities and left numerous injured and traumatized people. In this context, a new film illuminates the perspective of those affected. Instead of focusing on the perpetrator who perceived his cruel deed as an act of heroism within a global right -wing extremist community, the cinematic documentation focuses on the lives and stories of the victims.

The film, which traces the experiences of the survivors and their relatives in Halle, Berlin, Paris and Tel Aviv, offers an urgent insight into the psychological and emotional consequences of violence. Dozens of people not only carried physical, but also mental scars from this devastating attack. The filmmakers have set themselves the task of audible the voices of the survivors and put their stories in the foreground.

This documentation not only helps to keep the memory alive, but also asks the question of society and the risk from right -wing ideologies that are still present today. It becomes clear that terror is not for nothing - it has tragic effects on the lives of many people and on society as a whole.

Avoiding such atrocities in the future requires more than just a superficial analysis. The emergence and spread of extremist thoughts must be seriously brought into the focus of society. A lively dialogue and a clear commitment to tolerance and acceptance are required in order not to be forgotten the atrocities of the past and to ensure the security of all citizens.

The events of Halle are often considered a teaching on how to deal with such serious threats. The debate about the increase in right violence and their social roots will continue to be a central topic. In dealing with terror, the focus must be on how such extremist beliefs can strengthen and how to counteract this.

For a detailed view of the case, See the report on www.tele.at .