Overview

• Police chief Barbara Slowik Meisel said protection of Jewish and Israeli institutions will be prioritized with rapid intervention against potential crimes.
• Authorities report no specific indications of planned disturbances but expect spontaneous assemblies on the anniversary.
• An anti-Israel rally is registered for Alexanderplatz on the evening of Oct. 7, with promotional posters using the phrase “Bis zur totalen Befreiung” and imagery of masked men and a paraglider.
• The Manchester synagogue attack is described as a renewed shock for the Jewish community that is being felt in Berlin and informing the security posture.
• Sustained pro‑Palestinian and anti‑Israel demonstrations have placed heavy strain on police resources, requiring support from units across the force for the operation.