Three Years On: Berlin Marks October 7 With 10 Demos
More than double the usual number of police officers will be out today, and one of the pro-Palestinian demos is already under investigation for glorification of violence.
Three years into the war on Gaza, Berlin is marking the anniversary with 10 registered demonstrations across the city — eight in solidarity with Israel and two pro-Palestinian. Around 1,000 police officers will be deployed, according to rbb — slightly fewer than last year's 1,400, but roughly 700 more than on a typical weekday.
“Berlin stands firmly by Israel's side: with my visit, I want to further strengthen the still-young city partnership with Tel Aviv,” Wegner said.
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