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Andreas Büttner, the Brandenburg Commissioner for Combating Antisemitism, is currently embroiled in a contentious situation as he faces potential expulsion from the far-left German Left Party. Nine members of the party have petitioned for his removal, citing his public support for Israel and alleged violations of party resolutions and international law[1][4].
Büttner's statements in favour of Israel have been met with harsh criticism on social media, where he has been labelled a "child killer" and "genocide denier"[1]. In response, he has emphasised the importance of addressing attacks against Jews in Brandenburg, rather than criticising the Israeli government, while acknowledging its mistakes[1][2].
The Left Party's stance in this dispute reflects an internal conflict over the Middle East, with Büttner's pro-Israel statements seen as a significant departure from the party line[1][4]. The party's May resolution clearly states its commitment to standing with oppressed peoples[3]. However, Büttner argues that party resolutions bind the party leadership, not individual members[5].
The request for Büttner's expulsion states that his statements not only violate existing party resolutions but also, in some cases, ignore international law[6]. As of the time of this article, Büttner has not responded to the call for his expulsion[7].
In a conversation with the German Press Agency, Büttner expressed concern about the implications of attacks on Jews in Brandenburg due to decisions made by the Israeli government[8]. He has also posted on the X portal, stating that recognising a state of Palestine would be the worst step one could take[4].
Despite the controversy, the Left Party has not taken any action towards expelling Büttner at the time of this article. The party's May resolution also opposes antisemitism[3]. The resolution, passed during the federal conference, also called for an end to the expulsion and famine in Gaza, and the implementation of international law[2].
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- The ongoing dispute within the German Left Party over Büttner's expulsion is influenced by politics, including policy-and-legislation and general-news, particularly war-and-conflicts, as his support for Israel conflicts with the party's commitment to standing with oppressed peoples.
- Migration is another issue that could be affected by this situation, as Büttner's expulsion could potentially impact the party's approach to issues facing Jewish migrants in Brandenburg.
- Crime-and-justice also plays a role in this story, as allegations of violations of party rules and international law have been leveled against Büttner, which could lead to legal consequences within the party or beyond.
