Anti-Semitism lecture - 200 demonstrators outside the university

Conflicts - Anti-Semitism lecture - 200 demonstrators outside the university

Approximately 200 people demonstrated against antisemitism during a lecture series event at the University of Hamburg on a Wednesday evening. According to police reports, around 65 people attended a pro-Israeli rally "Solidarity with Jewish Students." The pro-Palestinian rally "Hands off Rafah," which took place simultaneously under the slogan "Science must remain objective," attracted roughly 150 people, according to police reports. The demonstration has remained peaceful so far.

Since early May, a pro-Palestinian vigil has been held near Hamburg-Dammtor Station. The gathering on the Moorweide is under the banner "Keep your hands off Rafah." The "Students for Palestine HH" group and the Palestinian group "Thawra" called for participation in the camp on Instagram. The protest camp is allowed to remain until July 31, according to Police spokeswoman Sandra Levgrün of the German Press Agency.

On October 7, terrorists from Hamas and other extremist Palestinian organizations killed over 1,200 people in Israel. Additionally, around 250 people were abducted as hostages in the Gaza Strip. Israel responded with massive air raids and a ground offensive - and faces international criticism due to the high number of civilian casualties and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

1. Despite the ongoing conflicts between Palestine and Israel, the University of Hamburg hosted a lecture series, where approximately 200 people demonstrated against antisemitism during a pro-Israeli rally titled "Solidarity with Jewish Students."
2. The University of Hamburg is not only a place for academic discourse but also a venue for political demonstrations, as evidenced by the simultaneous pro-Palestinian rally "Hands off Rafah," which attracted around 150 people.
3. The University of Hamburg, located in Hamburg, Germany, has been a venue for numerous demonstrations related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the involvement of its students in addressing global political issues.
4. Students from various groups, such as "Students for Palestine HH" and the Palestinian group "Thawra," have been actively participating in demonstrations in the Palestinian territories, reflecting their commitment to the cause from within the educational setting of a university.

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