Berlin authorities ban pro-Palestinian rally on New Year's Eve
The rally had been registered under the slogan "No Celebration during Genocide" for the period from 10.30 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 1 a.m. on New Year's Day. The organizers accuse Israel of committing "genocide" with its war against the radical Islamic Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which Israel vehemently rejects.
An appeal can be lodged against the ban on the rally. The announced event had already met with criticism in advance. Reference was made to the already heavy workload for the police and fire department on New Year's Eve. Last year, there were massive riots and attacks on security forces with pyrotechnics in Berlin.
Israel' s military action in the Gaza Strip is a reaction to the attack by the radical Islamic group Hamas on Israeli territory on October 7, in which more than a thousand people, mainly civilians, were killed, some brutally, and others were abducted. According to the Hamas-controlled health authorities, more than 21,500 people have since been killed in the Gaza Strip in connection with the Israeli attacks, also mainly civilians.
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- The organizers of the pro-Palestinian rally, initially scheduled for New Year's Eve in Berlin, are considering lodging an appeal against the ban issued by the assembly authority.
- Despite the ban, some pro-Palestinian supporters in Berlin are planning to assemble peacefully, arguing that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip amount to genocide.
- The memory of New Year's Eve 20XX, when riots and attacks on security forces with pyrotechnics occurred in Berlin, still lingers, contributing to the authorities' decision to prohibit the rally.
- A berliner, who strongly supports the pro-Palestinian cause, believes that the rally serves as a reminder to the international community about the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
- The police in Berlin have deployed additional officers to manage potential protests related to the banned pro-Palestinian rally, ensuring safety and order during New Year's Eve celebrations.
- In response to Hamas's attack on Israeli territory, the Israeli military launched operations in the Gaza Strip earlier in the year, which have resulted in significant casualties as per the Hamas-controlled health authorities in the region.
Source: www.stern.de
