Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Scholz Campaign Event in Hannover
Five individuals were removed after interrupting the German Chancellor with criticisms of his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Five pro-Palestinian protesters were escorted out of a campaign event for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Hannover after repeatedly interrupting his speech.
- One protester questioned Germany's continued arms deliveries to Israel despite an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Scholz defended Germany's support for Israel, citing the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and Israel's right to self-defense.
- The Chancellor emphasized Germany's commitment to humanitarian aid for Gaza and opposition to settler violence in the West Bank.
- Scholz rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Gaza's population to Jordan and Egypt, calling it a violation of international law.