Graduation ceremony at Berlin school is called off due to pending demonstration.

Graduation ceremony at Berlin school is called off due to pending demonstration.

A group of aspiring graduates from a high school in Berlin, known as the Tiergarten Gymnasium, had intended to turn their graduation ceremony into a political rally, advocating for Palestine. Unfortunately, the authorities nipped this plan in the bud, cancelling the event, as reported by several media outlets.

A police spokeswoman confirmed the cancellation and shared the reason provided by the school administration. Apparently, a significant number of students, approximately half, had planned to stage confrontational demonstrations during the graduation party on July 5, with a particular focus on supporting the Palestinian cause.

According to B.Z. and Bild, these students had organized themselves in a WhatsApp group and planned to use their diploma collection ceremony as a platform for their protests. The school administration was concerned about potential disruptions during the formal diploma distribution ceremony and, given the inherent risk, had to cancel the event.

The graduates and their parents were informed about the change in plans by a letter from the school administration and the school social worker. The school administration chose not to comment on the situation, instead deferring to the Senate Educational Administration.

Upon being informed about the incident through the press, the Senate Educational Administration promptly activated school supervision and expressed its intention to work alongside the school to ensure a suitable setting for the diplomas' handover. A spokesperson for the administration explained that their goal was to collaborate with the school to make sure the diploma distribution takes place in an appropriate context.

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1. Amidst the controversy surrounding the cancellation of the graduation ceremony, international news outlets have begun covering the Middle East conflict as a focal point, with the Gaza Strip becoming a major topic of discussion.
2. Despite the disappointment of the graduating students in Berlin, the protests against Israel's war in Gaza Strip continued to gather momentum, with many of them not shying away from voicing their opinions and concerns.
3. Although the Berlin school graduates had to postpone their A-levels celebrations, their quest for education and advocacy for international peace has not wavered, as they vowed to continue their efforts in other ways.
4. Meanwhile, amidst the ongoing political tensions, leaders from various countries are actively engaging in dialogues and diplomatic measures to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, which encompasses the Gaza Strip, Israel, and other parties involved.

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