Kirchfelden Aggression

The Kirchfelden Aggression was a period of violence and protest between Zionist Jewish and Fascist parties in the city of Kirchfelden, Wolfszing, following the implementation of the Jüdischerrechte, an Act meant to guarantee Jewish rights but was met with hostility from the Jewish sects in the city. It started on the 3rd July 1920 before dying down through September. The result saw an autonomous Kirchfelden as a Jewish city, free of Nationalist interference.

The Federal Election
The 1920 Federal and Presidential Election saw victory immensely for the Germany First Party in Wolfszing, and propelled Gaumar Quisling to become the City Governor for Klingsingen, as well as the Provincial Governor for Wolfszing. However, the election also oversaw the appointment of Avraham Levin, a Jewish Independent candidate, as City Governor for Kirchfelden. What was expected to be a Germany First Party landslide in the region was quickly thrown into chaos with Avraham's election, and soon calls for Jewish rights had been made.

The Jüdischerrechte
The Jüdischerrechte was proposed and implemented by Gaumar as an attempt to appeal to the Jewish populace - but the clause of leaving them undisturbed was quickly overshadowed by what the Jewish populace perceived to be regulations of surveillance. As a result, under Avraham Levin's command, protests ensued. After some fiery speeches condemning the act, Gaumar had no choice but to retaliate with force.

Police Intervention
Gaumar ordered for the Wolfszing Constabulary to enter Kirchfelden to disperse the crowds. Members of the National Action Association, once the White Rose Rifling Club, joined the police in dispersing them. In total, around 100 armed officers marched in, with 70 paramilitary soldiers. The announcement was made on the 3rd July, 1920:"'The governor has given order to return to your residences. If the grounds are not vacated, you will be dragged from them— by unrestrained force.'"This announcement is considered by many to be the official start of the Kirchfelden Aggression.

Jewish Retaliation
The police and the fascists were met with strong resistance by the Jewish sect. Wielding everything from tree branches to makeshift firebombs, nationalist establishments in Kirchfelden were ultimately destroyed. Anyone suspected of being a German sympathiser were often harassed and beaten up in the fight against fascism. The Aggression showed no signs of stopping; the Jewish sects had reached their breaking point, and the city of Kirchfelden became subject to chaos.

Law And Order
Gaumar responded with law and order measures. The Jewish sects had overstepped their boundaries, and were now threatening the balance. It soon erupted into a gun fight; the Constabulary and the National Action Association were given permission to fire on the Jewish population. They were not instructed to shoot to kill, but instead to arrest as many as possible. Jewish civilians, no matter men nor women nor children, became targets of police harassment. No one was exempt.

Claims were filed against the City Governor, Avraham Levin, for inciting violence in the Jewish community. The Wolfszing authorities announced that destroyed property and items would be put to the blame of the Jewish rebels, which would be handled when the mob was quelled.

These measures and claims were met with aggression from Jewish citizens who now took to guerrilla tactics. Kirchfelden residents now called for the resignation of Gaumar as the Provincial Governor, becoming more loyal to Avraham as their true leader. Some families who did not partake in the violence even called for the President to help take action by calling in the army, but the President, Adal Von Sturt, at first refused and stated it was a job for the Chancellor.

Gaumar Speaks Out
When the violence soon became too much and Gaumar's reputation, including the reputation of his party, gradually declined, he called for a ceasefire and to negotiate a proper resolution. If such demands were not met, he would consult the Chancellor, Gorden Braun, directly. The letter, demanding for a ceasefire, had been ignored largely by the Zionist protesters, and Avraham stated that he didn't hold the appropriate authority to guarantee a stopping. Gaumar, in desperation, called for one more attempt at a ceasefire and this time threatened the integrity of Jewish freedom as a result.

The populace responded to this almost as an act of war, and perhaps a threat of potential genocide. Jewish property owners began to use furniture to build barricades in the streets to prevent the Wolfszing authorities from getting inside Jewish-occupied streets. Many of them, however, despite Avraham believing he didn't have the appropriate authority to control them, turned to Avraham for advice on peace. Avraham, remaining underground while the riots ensued, sent a letter to numerous high standing figures in the organisation of Jewish patrols. One such excerpt:"'Brother, I say it clearly: I would rather die starving in the Siberian mountains than negotiate a treaty with the Nationalists.'"Avraham demanded to speak directly to the Chancellor or to the President if necessary. He stated this would be "unbiased ground" for negotiation. Until then, there was nothing he could do.

Repealing The Act
On the 2nd August, Chancellor Gorden Braun announced that the Jüdischerrechte would be formally repealed. This did calm down the riots to a degree, but some still felt nervous about the Germany First presence in the authorities, and remained vigilant. The Chancellor then made an effort to contact Avraham, stating that he repealed the "horrid law" and hope that it appeased the people. Avraham aggressively responded:"'No, it doesn't. If the Jews lay down their weapons things will return to how they were before we went up in arms. Innocent people are dead, imprisoned or hospitalised for speaking their minds. The GFP is a cancer that grows more tumours by the day, whether or not they sign off to officially leave us be their supporters are thugs and violent abusers who will continue to terrorise the common man. I refuse to stand by and watch my people suffer.'"After demanding another meeting with the President, he warned the Chancellor that the fascists in Kirchfelden would "start getting a hell of a lot warmer", demanding a time and date be sent to the central synagogue in the city, before hanging up the call.

Café Meeting
Despite the Chancellor stating that working with Avraham would prove to be nigh impossible, they met at a café in Kirchfelden. After a long conversation and Avraham stating his intentions, agreements had been made for Kirchfelden to become a Jewish autonomous region, free from Nationalist presence, and the outside region would be called Tsiunheim.

Levin's Appointment
Avraham Levin was appointed by the Chancellor to be the Minister of the Treasury in the Cabinet. During a Cabinet meeting, he stated that the violence was coming to an end:"'All that needs to be said is that I have addressed the issues that caused the Aggression in the first place, and that the majority of the conflict will come to an end very soon. That's all.'"He was questioned by the President, asking what the outcome of the conflict would be, in which Avraham responded:"'The Chancellor and I will be pushing for a Jewish autonomous region, comprising of Kirchfelden and the surrounding outskirts. I determined the only course of action to protect ourselves from Germany First is separation.'"The notion was endorsed by the Chancellor, and Minister of Defence Henri Tocqueville agreed to keeping the peace if need be. When Vice Chancellor Wilber Schaffel announced it was the best outcome, Avraham only responded with "it is the only outcome", before refusing to continue on the matter.

Violence Calms
The violence in the area was beginning to calm by September.