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Berlin State Security Probes Paint Protest at Federal Press Office

Police detained five people for identity checks following Gaza-related messages painted outside the federal press office.

Overview

  • The driveway of a federal government building on Dorotheenstraße in Berlin-Mitte was covered with red paint on Tuesday evening.
  • A slogan reading "680,000 dead in Gaza" measuring six by ten meters was visible, with additional names sprayed on the ground.
  • Activists also unrolled posters with messages including "Mahnmal für die getöteten Menschen in Palästina" and "Peacefully against Genocide."
  • Five suspects were temporarily detained, their identities were verified, and they were released, according to Berlin police.
  • Because of an apparent political motive, the LKA’s state security unit took over the investigation.