Overview

• The Saturday demonstration targets Israel’s actions in Gaza and opposes weapons deliveries to conflict zones under the slogan “Stoppt den Völkermord in Gaza!”.
• Organisers say police told them the Brandenburg Gate area is needed for Berlin Marathon preparations and offered a spot on Straße des 17. Juni about 600 meters away.
• The organisers reject the alternative location as impractical and say the short notice leaves no time to inform attendees, declaring they will sue.
• Sahra Wagenknecht says the rally will go ahead, criticizing that the venue conflict surfaced only days before the event.
• A high-profile and contentious lineup includes Roger Waters, Dieter Hallervorden, Peter Maffay and rapper Massiv, while the Central Council of Jews warns Wagenknecht’s course fuels Israel-hatred and attracts radicals.