Berlin's Support for Middle Eastern Extremist Groups: Half with German Passports
In the heart of Berlin, half of the individuals backing Islamist organizations entangled in the Middle East's tumultuous conflict boast German citizenship. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution reports that approximately 540 supporters of Palestinian Hamas, Hezbollah, and other groups in Berlin hold German nationality thumbs up. By the numbers, 40% exclusively boast a German passport, 25% sport dual citizenship, and 36% are proud to carry a non-German passport. This revelation comes courtesy of a CDU question-and-answer session with the Berlin Senate Interior Administration and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Hezbollah's Berlin Base
Theős support for Hezbollah in Berlin is substantial, with around 300 individuals single-handedly backing the organization. Out of this group, 25% sport a German passport alone, leaning heavily on Berlin's generous welcome. Additionally, 35% are privileged bi-nationals, and another 40% hail from outside Germany's borders. More specifically, roughly half of Hezbollah's Berlin advocates are foreigners, with 40% holding non-German passports.
Hamas Supporter Demographics
Hamas's supporters in Berlin are not far behind, boasting around 120 devotees. Oddly enough, as many as 65% of this group proudly carries the German flag. A mere 10% of them is bi-national, indicating their strong connection to Germany. The "Hizb ut-Tahrir" (Islamic Liberation Front), a significant contender in the Middle East's religious extremism, flaunts 70 supporters mainly from Berlin. Up to 70% of this group carries German or dual nationality, further hinting at their sympathetic ties to Berlin.
The Left's Grasp on Middle Eastern Extremism
The left-wing extremist "Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine" (PFLP) and its offshoot, Samidoun, secure about 50 representatives in Berlin. Disconcertingly, half of these representatives possess German citizenship (roughly 50%). While the group is not overly religious, their allegiances to radical Middle Eastern causes remain tantalizingly close.
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