Protests Leading to Arrests at Solidarity Rally for Palestine - Detained during a pro-Palestinian protest rally
A pro-Palestinian rally took place at Alexanderplatz in Berlin on an unspecified date, with the number of participants growing to up to 700 people. The assembly authority had only approved a gathering at the location.
The rally, organised as a protest march titled "Solidarity with Palestine Stop the Gaza Genocide", saw several arrests during the event. Four protesters were arrested allegedly for insults, while in four other cases, passersby were arrested, though the nature of the alleged offences remains unknown.
The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court confirmed the decision to hold the rally at Alexanderplatz. However, the precise charges for the arrested individuals remain unclear, although in similar protests, charges may include public order offences, violations of COVID-19 regulations, resisting police, property damage, or violence.
The police reported that around 200 officers were present at the scene. An announcement regarding the use of force was made on the online platform X by the police, with physical force used during an attempt to arrest two individuals suspected of incitement. This arrest attempt reportedly led to a surge of rally participants.
No new information was provided about the status of the protest march or the outcome of the arrest attempts. It is advised to consult official Berlin police releases or credible news sources for accurate and up-to-date information regarding this incident.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive relating to the protection of workers in light of the arrests during the "Solidarity with Palestine" rally, given the potential risks of exposure to ionizing radiation from crowd control measures used by police. The incident, including the arrests, subsequent protests, and use of force, is now a topic of discussion in general news, politics, crime, and justice sectors.
