Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the corner of Kantstrasse and Hardenbergstrasse in central Berlin, voicing criticism of German politicians and the U.S. president over their policies regarding Gaza. The event, originally planned as a march, was restricted by authorities to a stationary rally. Despite the restriction, the demonstration drew a significant crowd, with participants waving Palestinian flags and holding signs condemning German and American leaders. The rally took a controversial turn as participants repeatedly chanted phrases including "Yallah Yallah Intifada" and calls perceived as incitements to direct violence against Jews. Berlin police did not intervene during the event despite an on-site translator monitoring the proceedings. Germany's strict laws against hate speech and incitement are well-known, particularly in the context of its historical responsibility following the Holocaust. (Photo by Michael Kuenne/PRESSCOV/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)(AP VIA IMAGES PLUS AGENCY)
