Memorial events in Germany: Steinmeier warns of anti -Semitism
Memorial events in Germany: Steinmeier warns of anti -Semitism
In Germany, numerous memorial events were held in Germany on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that Germany was in a tear test. At an inter -religious celebration in the Memorial Church in Berlin, he emphasized that the conflict in the Middle East also causes grief, anger and fear in this country. Steinmeier explained that anti -Semitism, which is characterized by demands for a Middle East without Israel, should never be tolerated. Germany must be on the side of Israel in solidarity if its existence is threatened.The memorial events began early on Monday morning with the mention of 1,170 murdered and 255 kidnapped at the Brandenburg Gate. In the meantime, the security was guaranteed by around 2,300 emergency services. In Berlin-Kreuzberg there were riots during a propalestinian demonstration, the police reported bottle throws and preliminary arrests. Among other things, the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and several hundred participants took part in these events. In Frankfurt am Main, the police counted up to 1,300 people in another demo, while organizers spoke of over 2,000 participants.
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