Summary
A pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin on May 15 led to a police officer being accused of violence against protesters, with video evidence contradicting police claims about a violent crowd. Despite this evidence, German media and officials continued to portray the demonstrators negatively, leading to further political actions against pro-Palestinian groups.
Key Facts
- On May 15, a pro-Palestinian protest took place in Berlin to remember the 77th anniversary of the Nakba.
- The Berlin police claimed a protester violently attacked an officer, who was hospitalized.
- Video evidence showed the officer, identified as BE24111, was aggressive towards protesters and got hurt himself.
- The footage revealed no violent mob, and protesters were seen distancing themselves and helping each other.
- Despite evidence, media and officials repeated the narrative of violent protesters.
- A police union representative described demonstrators harshly, raising public fear.
- The Public Prosecutor’s Office began an investigation into the alleged assault.
- Germany's Federal Interior Minister mentioned the incident while discussing police powers.
- In June, pro-Palestinian organizations were labeled as "extremist" by a state security agency.
