2,800 people demand in Berlin: End of weapons for Israel!

2,800 people demand in Berlin: End of weapons for Israel!

Straße des 17. Juni, 10117 Berlin, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, the street of June 17th in Berlin became the scene of an impressive demonstration. Around 2,800 people campaigned for an end to German armaments deliveries to Israel and at the same time demanded solidarity with the Palestinians. The event was organized by the initiative "Never again war - the weapons" and the Berlin Peace Coordination. The rally ended at 4:45 p.m., which was mostly peaceful and was accompanied by numerous speeches and musical contributions. Participants swiveled Palestinian flags and showed themselves in a solidarity atmosphere.

The police presence was high with around 450 emergency services, and there were occasional reports on forbidden slogans and assault. In addition, obstacles to press representatives were reported. There were two smaller counter -demonstrations nearby who wanted to solidarity with Israel. These events once again illustrate that the topic around the Middle East conflict is heavily polarized.

a wide range of actions

The call for demonstration also included an action against the war of Israel against Iran, even if the latest escalations between the two countries hardly came up at the rally. Israel had previously carried out an extensive military attack on Iranian military locations and nuclear locations, whereupon Iran reacted with rockets and drones to Israeli cities. This complex geopolitical interaction raises questions and presents the protesters with the challenge of finding clear positions.

The peace movement in Germany has been a much -observed phenomenon since the 1980s and is often misunderstood. The political tensions in the national and international context cause confusion about the goals and views of the movement. In this context, too, the current demonstrations illustrate that the protesters pursue a goal: the termination of military interventions and the pursuit of peace.

The role of the peace movement

The peace movement sees itself as a social movement, organizing public protest against social and political grievances without forming formal parties. Historically, it has developed from various anti -military movements since 1949, which was directed against the reimbursement and atomic armament of the Bundeswehr. Opinions about the influence of this movement on the Federal Government's security policy decisions are mixed. Many believe that an understanding between the peace movement and the political system of the Federal Republic is missing.

With a view to the current protests in Berlin and other events in the country, it becomes clear: The urge for peace and the pursuit of a just world are still very popular. The topics remain delicate, but the voices of the demonstrators are getting louder, and it remains to be seen what effects their demands will have on the political landscape in Germany.