Berlin-Neukölln: Violence in Pro-Palestinian protests-police present and water cannons in action
Berlin-Neukölln: Violence in Pro-Palestinian protests-police present and water cannons in action
Berlin citizens experience quiet evening in Neukölln after outbreaks of violence
After several evenings with pro-Palestinian accumulations and outbreaks of violence, it initially remained calm on Thursday evening in Berlin-Neukölln. The police were very present in Sonnenallee and the surrounding streets, and team cars were seen at the intersections. Slights were ready for lighting. According to Tagesspiegel information, water cannons also drove the Sonnenallee. In cold and rainy autumn weather, larger protests or crowds were not visible until the early evening.
According to the recent violent protests in Berlin-Neukölln, the authorities have taken precautionary measures to ensure security in the city. The police have increased their presence in Sonnenallee and the surrounding streets and uses water cannons to counteract possible riots. Due to the latest escalation, local citizens have expressed concerns about their security and hope for a peaceful course of the demonstrations.
The Pro Palestine protests and outbreaks of violence have triggered a heated debate in the city. The Berlin SPD member of the Bundestag, Hakan Demir, condemned the violent protests and emphasizes that the majority of citizens in Neukölln support peace in the Middle East. He appeals to the togetherness and calls on to condemn the terrorism of Hamas and to speak out against anti -Semitism, hatred and agitation.
It remains to be seen how the situation is developing and whether the police measures are sufficient to prevent further outbursts of violence. The citizens in Berlin hope for a peaceful solution to the conflict and that their security will continue to be guaranteed.
according to a report by www.tagesspiegel.de