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Berlin To Revoke Newly Naturalized Man’s Citizenship Over Pro-Hamas Instagram Post

A withdrawal notice is being issued after authorities judged his loyalty declaration contradicted by the post.

Overview

  • Berlin’s immigration office has decided to issue a revocation notice in the coming days, according to reports citing security sources.
  • Upon receipt, the man has four weeks to file an objection; if he does not, the district office will seize the passport and update the registry.
  • The case centers on an Instagram image of two Hamas fighters captioned "Heros of Palestine," posted one day after naturalization.
  • Media reports say he also attended several anti-Israel demonstrations after October 7, 2023, where police detained him.
  • Officials cite provisions of the Nationality Act allowing reversal of fraudulently obtained naturalizations within ten years, with 1,228 revocations recorded since 2015.