Jubilee after rocket attack: outrage about pro-Palestinian demo in Berlin!

Jubilee after rocket attack: outrage about pro-Palestinian demo in Berlin!

In Berlin-Wedding, a propalestinian demonstration recently took place, which was organized on Israel on the occasion of the Iranian rocket attack and made headlines. Around 400 people gathered on Müllerstraße, where the event entitled "Hands away from Lebanon - Freedom for Palestine" took place. The crowd reacted enthusiastically to the news about the missiles shot down in Israel, which was given sharp criticism from Berlin's ruling mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) and Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD).

The demonstration went hand in hand with loud "resistance" and "Allahu Akbar" calls, while some participants waved Palestinian and Lebanese symbols. Video recordings by a dpa reporter confirmed these scenes. Despite the zeal of the crowd, the police did not record any violations of the law, even though they were faced with new challenges after the official end of the event.

police measures and reactions

After the demo, the situation continued to get out of control when a 43-year-old woman tried to set fire to a police vehicle. She was caught in the act when she wanted to drizzle the vehicle with a liquid and ignited it with a lighter. The suspect, who was already known to the police, was arrested and the State Criminal Police Office was transferred. For this purpose, further legal steps should be checked on the same day.

During the demonstration, verbal attacks on press representatives also occurred. The police reported that it had successfully prevented physical assault and that a total of six investigations, including for sedition and severe arson, were initiated. Four people were arrested.

unrest in Kreuzberg

In another demonstration at the Kottbusser Tor in Kreuzberg, turmoil also occurred. At the beginning of the event, prohibited slogans were called, which caused the police to warn the head of the meeting. After re-regulating violations, he finally ended the assembly, which could not prevent a policewoman from being thrown and injured with an e-cigarette. Nevertheless, she was able to continue her service.

The reactions to these incidents were clear. Federal Interior Minister Faeser expressed her concern about the scenes and recalled that any support for terrorist organizations in Germany was prohibited. Mayor Wegner condemned the cheering scenes and emphasized that the rule of law would act. Senator Iris Spranger and FDP general secretary Peter Langer also found clear words for what is happening.

The background of the demonstrations can be found in the recent events in the Middle East. Iran's revolutionary guards claimed almost 200 rockets to have fired a retaliation for the killing of prominent members of Hamas and Hisbollah on Israel. This geopolitical excitement is also reflected in the reactions and demos in Berlin against as reports www.tagesspiegel.de .