Overview

• Organizers say tens of thousands are expected and hope to exceed Berlin’s previous peak turnout of about 50,000.
• The alliance includes the Palestinian Community Germany, Medico International and Amnesty International, with 30,000 participants registered so far.
• The call to protest condemns all war crimes but centers criticism on the Israeli government and its supporters, including a demand to stop German weapons exports.
• Jewish speakers are scheduled, including musician Michael Barenboim, and organizers stress they denounced the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and reject violence against civilians.
• The event was moved from the Reichstag to the Großer Stern in coordination with authorities, with a 14:30 march from Neptunbrunnen leading to a 17:00 rally; Die Linke has urged people to join.