Roth’s office also said that reports of death threats against Abraham were “alarming”.
An Israeli film-maker who won one of the top prizes at the Berlin film festival has said German officials’ description of the awards ceremony as “antisemitic” has led to death threats and the physical intimidation of family members, causing him to hold off plans to return to Israel.
We will stand united, because our film is about envisioning a future where we can live together with equal rights.”
It sparked an outcry in German media the following day, with several politicians alleging the speeches had been “antisemitic”.