‘I fear for my family’: Berlin mayoral candidate’s leaked messages expose Hamas ties, spark uproar — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-fear-for-my-family-berlin-mayoral-candidate-s-leaked-messages-expose-hamas-ties-spark-uproarContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Berlin mayoral candidate Elif Eralp faces crisis over leaked Hamas-related messageshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-fear-for-my-family-berlin-mayoral-candidate-s-leaked-messages-expose-hamas-ties-spark-uproarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-fear-for-my-family-berlin-mayoral-candidate-s-leaked-messages-expose-hamas-ties-spark-uproar#u177989Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:55:45 +0000Die Linke mayoral candidate Elif Eralp is facing political backlash after accidentally sending internal messages to Der Spiegel. In the leaked notes, Eralp expresses fear for her family and herself regarding individuals she linked to Hamas, including an alleged PFLP activist. The revelations have complicated coalition negotiations between Die Linke, the SPD, and the Greens following the September 20 local elections. Eralp previously attempted to cancel the interview to avoid endangering her family, leading to accusations that she is vulnerable to intimidation.Why it mattersDie Linke won the Se