Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Take Place in Berlin, Marked by Tensions and Arrests

Hundreds protested against Israeli actions in Gaza, with isolated clashes and arrests reported during the Kreuzberg march.

A demonstration titled 'Solidarity with Palestine: Stop the Gaza Genocide – No Weapons for Israel' drew around 350 participants in Berlin, fewer than the 500 expected.
The march began at Oranienplatz and ended at Hohenstaufenplatz, with demonstrators carrying Palestinian and Lebanese flags and chanting slogans in support of Gaza.
The Berlin police reported multiple incidents, including the use of banned slogans, pyrotechnics, and bottles thrown at officers, leading to temporary arrests.
Smaller related protests, such as a bicycle demonstration and a rally at Alexanderplatz, saw significantly lower turnout and remained largely uneventful.
The protests occurred as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was set to begin Sunday, including provisions for hostage exchanges and prisoner releases.