Protests Erupt Over Arrow 3 Missile Defense Deployment in Germany

Demonstrators led by The Left oppose the stationing of the Israeli-procured system at Holzdorf, as construction advances and political divisions deepen.

• The Left organized protests during the Ostermärsche against the Arrow 3 missile defense system at Holzdorf, with police reporting 50-100 participants and organizers claiming up to 150.
• The Arrow 3 system, procured from Israel, aims to address gaps in Germany's air defense and is expected to be fully operational by 2030.
• Construction of the system at Holzdorf has already commenced, making it the first of three planned Arrow 3 sites in Germany.
• The deployment has sparked political tensions in Brandenburg, with the SPD supporting it as a necessary defense measure, while coalition partner BSW criticizes it as overly expensive.
• Protesters called for prioritizing diplomacy and European peace efforts over militarization, briefly blocking a major road near Holzdorf during the demonstration.

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