Woman Faces Berlin Court Over Alleged Arson and Antisemitic Vandalism
The 43-year-old is accused of attempted arson on the Iranian embassy and police vehicles, as well as attacking officers and defacing public spaces with antisemitic graffiti.
- The defendant, an Iranian national, is charged with 11 offenses, including attempted arson, assault on law enforcement, and using unconstitutional symbols.
- Incidents include attempted arson at the Iranian embassy and police vehicles, with police intervention preventing significant damage.
- She allegedly sprayed graffiti combining a Star of David and swastika in Berlin subway stations following the October 2023 Hamas attack and Israel's response.
- The woman claimed her actions were symbolic, driven by frustration and solidarity, and insisted she intended minimal harm.
- The trial, which began at the Berlin Regional Court, is set to continue on January 17, with the defendant in custody since October 2024.
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