The property of a German state commissioner for countering antisemitism was torched early Sunday morning, and a Hamas symbol was painted nearby, according to local media reports.

Andreas Büttner, who serves as the commissioner for combating antisemitism in the state of Brandenburg, surrounding Berlin, posted on X that his family was at home when the apparent arson occurred, and that they were not injured.

He thanked the police and fire department for their support. Local police said the incident was under investigation.

“This attack represents a massive escalation. It is directed against me personally, against my family and against my home,” he wrote in a post.

“At the same time, it is an expression of hatred and intimidation,” he said. “I will not be intimidated by this. Anyone who believes that they can achieve something through violence, arson, or threats is mistaken.”

German media reported that an inverted red triangle, a Hamas symbol, was painted on a house next door. Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor posted a photo of the symbol, and the........

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