Fridays for Future, the climate movement launched by Greta Thunberg, has been accused of "demonizing Israel" by the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster. He criticized the movement for promoting conspiracy theories and urged its German branch to cut ties with the international movement.
The controversy arose after the movement claimed that Western governments manipulated citizens into supporting Israel and made allegations regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Fridays for Future Germany distanced itself from the anti-Israel social media posts, stating that the initial post came from an "international account" not representing them.
Greta Thunberg faced criticism for her social media posts related to the conflict and posing with a stuffed blue octopus, which raised concerns about anti-Semitic symbolism. Germany's historical responsibility linked to the Holocaust makes support for Israel a crucial aspect of its "raison d'état."