German Police Use Force, Make Arrests at Pro-Palestinian Rally in Berlin

German police broke up a pro-Palestinian march in Berlin on 5 July after about 600 metres, citing alleged offences committed during the rally. Footage from the scene showed officers using force, including striking a detained protester, while moving in to disperse the crowd. Anadolu Agency reported that the demonstration began near the Wilmerdorfer Strasse metro station and drew hundreds of participants carrying Palestinian flags and placards such as “Stop starving Gaza.” Police ordered the marchers to halt at the intersection of Kant and Wieland streets, allowing a stationary protest for one hour before ordering dispersal. Scuffles ensued and many protesters were taken into custody; authorities have not yet released an exact arrest count. The rally was organised to condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza and Germany’s military support for the campaign. Earlier in the day, activists altered a city memorial to read “United not in love, but in crime,” underscoring wider criticism of Berlin’s stance on the conflict.