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Freedom for Palestine: 14,000 demonstrate against Israel in Berlin
In Berlin on October 11, 2025, around 14,000 people demonstrated for Palestine and against arms deliveries to Israel.
Freedom for Palestine: 14,000 demonstrate against Israel in Berlin
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a large pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin caused a stir. Loud RBB24 Around 14,000 people took part - this was not only more than expected, but also a clear expression of solidarity with Palestine. It was heated in the streets, where demonstrators loudly demanded freedom and justice and described Israel as a 'cold-blooded murderer'.
With flags and powerful slogans such as “Israel bombed, Germany financed,” the participants vented their dissatisfaction with German politics. The arms deliveries to Israel were particularly criticized. The police had issued a number of requirements, including banning flag burning and glorifying terrorist organizations, but the protest was noticeable and unmistakable.
Political reactions and concerns about hostages
In the shadow of this demonstration, it became known that the federal government had imposed a partial export ban on military equipment to Israel. DW reports that Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) made this decision to prevent the weapons supplied from being used in the Gaza Strip. This came against the backdrop of a harsh military crackdown by the Israeli army as it seeks control of the city of Gaza. Merz once again emphasized how important the release of the hostages and a ceasefire are.
The situation is tense because the Israeli offensive is being watched with concern not only by the government but also by many. In several Israeli cities, thousands are protesting against the expansion of fighting and demanding a solution to release the hostages. It is not only the opposition in Israel that is exerting pressure, but also international voices, such as that of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are calling on Israel to allow humanitarian aid.
Perspective of the people in the Gaza Strip
The situation in the Gaza Strip is dramatic. Since the conflict began with Hamas' terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, numerous lives have been lost. According to reports, over 61,000 people in the Gaza Strip have already been killed by Israeli military operations. The civilian population is suffering from the fighting and experts warn of a further escalation of the conflict. The people there see finding an agreement as a top priority to end the suffering and ensure access to necessary relief supplies.
In these turbulent times, the question remains what will happen next. Apart from the protests in Berlin and the tensions in Israel, one thing is certain: the conflict in the Gaza Strip remains a central issue that concerns both politics and society in Germany and far beyond.