Berlin Police Ban New Year's Eve Pro-Palestine Rally

Authorities cite concerns over potential violence and crime, expecting a larger turnout than the 100 participants predicted by organizers.

Berlin police have banned a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for New Year's Eve in the Neukölln district due to concerns of potential violence and crime.
Police chief Barbara Slowik stated that an influx of troublemakers could use the gathering as an opportunity to commit crimes.
Despite organizers expecting around 100 participants, police anticipate a much higher turnout.
District mayor of Berlin-Neukölln, Martin Hikel, supported the ban, suggesting the rally could cause unrest rather than express solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Germany has previously banned pro-Palestinian protests and arrested over 170 protesters during demonstrations in October.