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Attempted Occupation at Berlin's Free University Ends in Arrests

Masked activists failed to seize the university's main building amid violent clashes and significant property damage.

Overview

  • Approximately 15 to 20 masked individuals stormed the Free University of Berlin's main building, attempting to occupy it in a protest linked to the Middle East conflict.
  • The activists sprayed pro-Palestinian slogans and Hamas symbols on the building's walls, causing significant damage to the historic site.
  • University staff were evacuated, and at least one person was reported injured during the confrontation.
  • Police arrested four suspects near the scene and secured extensive evidence during the operation, which involved around 70 officers.
  • The incident drew condemnation from local political figures, who emphasized that violence is not an acceptable form of protest.