Berlin under pressure: Stone throw to Großemo for Gaza causes excitement!

Berlin under pressure: Stone throw to Großemo for Gaza causes excitement!

Berlin, Deutschland - On June 22, 2025, Berlin turns into a lively center for Palestinian solidarity. Over 12,000 people take part in the protest with the motto "United4Gaza", which starts at the Republic Square in the Reichstag building and leads towards Potsdamer Platz. According to n-tv, an immediate end of German support for the Israeli government for the gaza The decriminalization of Palestinian voices and symbols.

The protest shapes a determined atmosphere, which, however, experiences an uncomfortable turning point in the evening. When some participants relax in an outdoor area of ​​a snack in Kreuzberg, they experience a shocking incident. Suddenly four women are thrown out of a building with a paving stone and a wet washcloth. Fortunately, they are narrowly missed and remain unharmed, as the police indicate in their message. Tagesspiegel reports that the state protection is now determined because of the attempted attack, whereby the identity of the alleged perpetrator is still unknown

political tensions and protest culture

The incident makes you listen and raises questions: What effects do social tensions have on protest culture? In recent years, the restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly have often been discussed in Germany, especially in the context of Palestine-solidary voices. Amnesty International warns of an ever increasing discourse landscape and calls for a respectful handling of critical voices.

It becomes clear that the public discourse on German and Israeli politics is heavily polarized. A flat -rate prohibitions of symbols and statements in the Palestinian context do not contribute to clarification. Instead, the space is becoming smaller for necessary debate narrowing. This means that protests are increasingly criminalized. Amnesty emphasizes that the protection of freedom of expression is indispensable for everyone, and that state authorities have to enable citizens to discuss and protest in a protected framework.

in a society that juggles with a variety of perspectives and emotions, it is important to find dialogue. Regardless of the political attitude, we should all stand together for an open culture of debate. Because ultimately we are all part of this discussion about justice, humanity and the protection of the rights of all people.