Tens of thousands rally in Berlin against German support for Israel

"More than 100,000 people rallied in Berlin, protesting against German support for Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators marched from Berlin's City Hall to the Grosser Stern on Saturday, following a call from a broad coalition of some 50 groups, including pro-Palestinian organisations, Medico International, Amnesty International, and the opposition Left Party, for a large demonstration. Organisers of the All Eyes on Gaza Stop the Genocide rally demanded an end to German complicity in Israel's genocidal war in the Palestinian enclave."

"They also called for an end to all military cooperation with Israel. This includes the import, export, and transit of weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment. The actions of the Israeli government have long been described as genocide by experts and international organisations, and the International Court of Justice is investigating them as such. While it is clear that the Israeli military is committing mass atrocities in Gaza, the German government continues to deny the systematic violence, organisers said in a statement."

"The crowd chanted Free, free Palestine and Viva Palestine, holding up posters reading Stop the genocide in Gaza, Never again for all, and Freedom for Palestine. Many protesters also waved Palestinian flags. They called for an immediate halt to German arms exports to Israel, for humanitarian aid access to Gaza, and for European Union sanctions against Israel. A new survey released on Tuesday showed that 62 percent of German voters believe Israeli actions in Gaza constitute genocide,"

More than 100,000 people rallied in Berlin, marching from City Hall to the Grosser Stern under a coalition of roughly 50 groups. Organisers demanded an end to German complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza and called for a halt to all military cooperation, including import, export, and transit of weapons and ammunition. Experts and international organisations have described Israeli actions as genocide and the International Court of Justice is investigating. Protesters carried Palestinian flags, chanted solidarity slogans, and urged immediate humanitarian access to Gaza plus EU sanctions and a stop to German arms exports.

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