Thousands demonstrate in Berlin: United 4 Gaza against war and hunger

Thousands demonstrate in Berlin: United 4 Gaza against war and hunger

Vor dem Reichstagsgebäude, Berlin, Deutschland - in Berlin was held on Saturday, June 22, 2025, a large demonstration under the motto "United for Gaza". According to the police, around 15,000 people took part, while the organizers reported up to 50,000 participants. The demonstration took place in front of the Reichstag building and was directed against the hunger blockade of the Gaza Strip as well as German shared responsibility for the ongoing war in Israel and the following humanitarian crisis, which has existed since the attack on Gaza in October 2023. Reports of over 57,000 fatalities and more than 135,000 injuries have been published, mostly among Palestinians.

Despite a partly excited atmosphere, the police's use was geared towards a de -escalation as a whole. Nevertheless, there were violent clashes at Potsdamer Platz, in which around 50 people were arrested and five police officers injured. The reasons for the arrests were in assault, property damage and the presentation of prohibited slogans and symbols, as reported by the Tagesschau.

claims and symbolism

demonstrators carried Palestinian towels and proudly waved Palestinian flags. Among other things, posters called for the end of arms deliveries to Israel and an immediate stop of the attacks in the Gaza Strip, which some referred to as "genocide". The initiators of the event called on the end of German support for Israel and demanded the decriminalization of Palestinian protests. The [nd] (https://www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1192070.israels-in-gaza-palaestina-demo-in-berin-community- against-en-krie.html) reports that the demonstration is a visible protest despite the possible unimpression of the government.

Palestinian speakers emphasized in their explanations that there is a clear distinction between Jews and the state of Israel, which is particularly relevant in view of the accusations of the anti -Semitism discussion in the German press spectrum. In particular in the Springer press, flat-rate allegations were made towards the demonstrators.

political dimension

The German role in the Middle East cannot be neglected: Germany is one of the most important supporters of Israel. In this regard, there were also critical voices that question the unreflected support for governments that are involved in wars that are involved in violating international law. The reporting on Spiegel shows the tensions and the need for many people to position themselves against this unsustainable situation.

With every further demonstration, the topic comes into focus on public discussions, be it in reports or debates, even if the political landscape in Germany is unimpressed. The protests are not only a sign of the trouble, but also a call to solidarity with the people affected in the Gaza Strip.