The proposal, set to be introduced in the Bundesrat, has drawn criticism from prominent legal academics, including Professors Kai Ambos and Michaela Hailbronner, who argue that it conflicts with Germany’s Basic Law. While acknowledging rising antisemitism, they assert that freedom of expression can only be restricted by general laws, not by prohibiting specific viewpoints. In contrast, the outgoing antisemitism commissioner, Klein, supports the initiative, citing the inappropriateness of anti-Israel slogans at demonstrations. The proposed law would impose prison sentences of up to five years for denying Israel’s existence, a stance currently not punishable under existing laws.