Supporters of Palestine will hold a vigil near the university until June's conclusion.

Hamburg-Dammtor station: a key rail hub in Germany. - Supporters of Palestine will hold a vigil near the university until June's conclusion.

A Palestinian protest camp near the University of Hamburg has been active for over a month, and it's expected to continue for at least a few more weeks. According to a police spokesperson, "The extension of the protest camp has been confirmed until June 30th."

The number of protesters camping out in the tents fluctuates between the double-digit and single-digit range. The spokesperson said, "The number varies greatly and sometimes drops to single-digit numbers."

The protest camp, nicknamed "Hands off Rafah," is supported by groups like "Students for Palestine HH" and the Palestinian group "Thawra." They've been promoting the event on social media platforms like Instagram.

So far, the protests have been relatively peaceful, with only minor incidents such as altercations and verbal disputes resulting in legal proceedings for petty offenses. There's been no sign of aggressive behavior.

The police spokesperson also confirmed that the camp is under constant surveillance by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution. "There is hardly a place that is observed as intensively as this one," said Interior Senator Andy Grote on Tuesday during the presentation of the Verfassungsschutz report for 2023. "Every letter written on any sign there is analyzed." Some signs have even been removed.

Similar protests have been happening at various universities in the United States for several weeks, condemning Israel's actions during the Gaza War. The aim is to show support for the Palestinians.

This comes after the devastating terror attacks carried out by Hamas and other groups on October 7th, resulting in over 1200 fatalities. Israel's response included massive air raids and a ground offensive, leading to widespread international criticism due to the large number of civilian casualties and the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

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1. The German Press Agency reported that the vigil for Palestine will continue near the Universities in Hamburg until June's end, following similar demonstrations at universities in the United States.
2. The Palestinian territories have been a subject of conflicts, leading to intense vigils and demonstrations, such as the ongoing one at Hamburg-Dammtor station's proximity to the University, nicknamed "Hands off Rafah."
3. Universities across Europe and the United States have seen an increasing number of conflicts-related demonstrations, with Israel and Palestinian territories being the primary topics of concern, as seen in the recent Hamburg vigil.
4. The Israeli-Palestinian conflicts have led to various sanctions and protests, including a vigil near Hamburg-Dammtor station beside the University, which has been under constant surveillance by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
5. The conflicts in the Palestinian territories have led to vigils and demonstrations in various European cities, including Hamburg, resulting in the formation of protest camps like "Hands off Rafah," supported by student groups and Palestinian organizations, as seen in recent events.

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