(AFP) Denmark will deploy army units to protect Jewish and Israeli sites in Copenhagen in response to an increase in anti-Semitism amid the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, government officials said Sunday.
“The conflict in the Middle East has led to an absolutely unacceptable increase in anti-Semitism and insecurity for Jews in Denmark,” Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said.
“We’re in a situation where the terrorist threat hanging over Denmark is serious.”
The defence ministry said the Gaza conflict was taking a heavy toll on police resources, with several protests being held at a time when Koran burnings by anti-immigrant or anti-extremist groups have stoked tensions.
