2024-10-02 13:29:08
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Berlin's Mayor Condemns Violence at Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations

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Berlin's Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, has strongly condemned the criminal activities observed during recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the Kreuzberg and Wedding districts. These protests, marked by hateful rhetoric, antisemitism, and the glorification of attacks by terrorist organizations, have stirred significant concern among local authorities.

Investigations are underway for incitement of the masses, insults, and resistance against law enforcement officers, following the injury of a policewoman during the events. Demonstrators in Wedding were heard cheering an Iranian missile attack on Israel, which was a retaliation for the killings of key figures from Hamas, Hezbollah, and an Iranian general.

Wegner emphasized that Berlin, a city known for its freedom and diversity, has no place for such hatred and violence. The police have responded with a balanced yet firm approach to maintain order and safety.

Meanwhile, other cities like Cologne are also witnessing heightened tensions, with planned pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations, necessitating increased security measures. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has highlighted the elevated threat posed by Islamist and antisemitic crimes, promising decisive action against the glorification of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

The recent surge in politically charged demonstrations underscores the need for vigilance and the promotion of peaceful discourse in the face of ongoing Middle East conflicts.

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Middle East Conflict: Wegner Condemns Criminal Acts at Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations

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Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner condemns the cheering of attacks by terrorist organizations and terrorist states, as well as hatred, agitation, and antisemitism at pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Kreuzberg and Wedding. Investigations are underway for incitement of the masses, insult, and resistance against enforcement officers. A policewoman was injured. In Wedding, cheers were heard after an Iranian missile attack on Israel, which was retaliation for the killings of the Hamas foreign ch..
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2. Oktober 2024 um 11:49

Wegner condemns crimes at pro-Palestinian demonstrations

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Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner condemns crimes at pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Kreuzberg and Wedding. The police responded calmly and consistently, and one policewoman was injured. Hatred, agitation and anti-Semitism have no place in Berlin.
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2. Oktober 2024 um 08:52

Cologne on the Weekend: Pro-Israel Demonstration and Counter-Protests Expected

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On Sunday, a pro-Israeli solidarity demonstration will take place in Cologne at the Roncalli Square, commemorating the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In response, pro-Palestinian demonstrations and a counter-demonstration with 100 participants are forming. In Berlin, police protection at the Israeli embassy has been increased, and in Cologne, the protection of Jewish institutions is being reevaluated daily.
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