Riots in Kreuzberg: Police seriously injured at pro-Palestine demo!

Riots in Kreuzberg: Police seriously injured at pro-Palestine demo!

Berlin-Kreuzberg, Deutschland - On May 15, 2025, a Pro Palestine rally took place in Berlin-Kreuzberg, which attracted around 1,100 participants. This event was not only an expression of solidarity, but also a memory of the so-called Nakba Day, which addressed the flight and displacement of many Palestinians in 1948. While the rally was initially peaceful, there were soon serious disputes with the police. According to [tagesschau.de] (https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndri police-pro-palaestinensischen-demo-berlin-100.html), a police officer was seriously injured in the incidents and is now in the hospital.

The situation escalated when the 36-year-old officer, the number of BE24111, was brought to the ground during the arrest of a demonstrator and apparently seriously injured. He suffered a broken hand and bruises on the spine. The police report more than 50 arrests, and the Berlin General Prosecutor's Office has started the investigation into dangerous bodily harm and serious breach of the peace, which classified the incident as a "attack on organs of the law".

claims for backing for the police

Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) expressed his concern for the incidents in the Bundestag and called for the backing for the police. Berlin's Senator Iris Spranger announced a tough action against the perpetrators, while the ruling mayor Kai Wegner described the incident as "fig, brutal act of violence". It is noteworthy that despite critical reporting, the police record their presentation, according to which the official was specifically attacked. However, the reactions to violence and the ongoing protests raise questions about the handling of such meetings.

In the previous week, on October 6, 2024, similar violent clashes between demonstrators and the police were observed, which attracted great attention on social networks. Rbb24.de are reported that only selective scenes are shown that distort the reality of the demonstrations. Even at the latest rally, speakers called aggressive slogans against Israel, which further fueled the tensions between the demonstrators and the police.

future rallies and possible restrictions

Another demonstration for the Nakba Memorial Day is registered in Berlin-Mitte for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. The police expect around 500 participants and checks whether this event should be restricted if necessary. The violent clashes of the past few weeks have led to a rethink of the design of such meetings, and many are calling for a re-evaluation of pro-Palestinian rallies.

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop, especially in view of the continuing discussions about radicalization and the arguments against violence among the protests. Will peaceful demonstrators continue to find space in the future, or will the perception of radical actions determine the tone of the public debate in the future? These questions are in the room, while the authorities continue to respond to the current situation.