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Berlin 'United 4 Gaza' March Draws About 14,000, Police Say

Speakers denounced Israel, with placards condemning German arms deliveries as the march crossed the government quarter.

Overview

  • Police said the assembly remained peaceful, reporting the arrest of a previously known offender during the event.
  • Officers shifted the starting point from the Brandenburg Gate to Straße des 17. Juni, which delayed the launch to prevent overlap with other gatherings.
  • taz reported several early detentions linked to protests over the initial arrest, while authorities maintained a largely calm assessment.
  • Participants waved flags and displayed slogans such as “Israel bombs, Germany funds,” reflecting sharp criticism of Berlin’s arms policy.
  • The route moved through central government areas toward the Neptunbrunnen near Alexanderplatz under the banner “United 4 Gaza.”