On June 14, thousands of Germans gathered in major cities including Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich to voice strong opposition to Israel's military campaigns in the Gaza Strip. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners with slogans such as 'End War Crimes' and 'Freedom for Palestine.'
According to local police, the march in Berlin attracted around 5,000 participants, while in Hamburg the number was approximately 2,000. Security forces were deployed to maintain order, but no serious incidents were reported.
Speaking at the rallies, many Germans of Palestinian descent and human rights activists condemned Israel's airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, which have killed thousands of civilians, including many women and children. They called on the German government to change its stance, stop supporting Israel, and push for an immediate ceasefire.
One of the organizers, Karim Abu Nasser, stressed: 'We cannot remain silent about what is happening. The German people need to speak out to stop crimes against Palestinians.'
This is one of the largest protests in Germany since the recent escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting a growing wave of opposition in European public opinion to Israel's actions in Palestinian territories.
