"Large crowds waved Palestinian flags and banners reading "Free Palestine" and "Food and water are human rights" as they marched from Berlin's town hall. "Today we can send a signal that the majority, who are against Israel's policies and against this genocide, are visible on the streets and can take action," Dustin Hirschfeld, who took part in the "Together for Gaza" demonstration, told AFP. The protesters finished their march at Berlin's Victory Column monument, the site of a rally and concert by rappers and hip hop artists."
"Police estimated some 60,000 people took part in both the march and the rally, which was organised by Die Linke political party and civil society groups. Organisers put the figure at around 100,000. About 1,800 police were deployed to monitor the protests. Die Linke party has accused the German government of staying largely silent as the humanitarian situation worsens in Gaza. The government "must finally take action and increase pressure on the Israeli government to force it to change course," the party urged, as it called for people to join the protest."
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Berlin to demand that Israel halt its military campaign in Gaza. Large crowds waved Palestinian flags and carried banners reading "Free Palestine" and "Food and water are human rights" while moving from the town hall to the Victory Column. The event included a rally and concert organised by Die Linke and civil society groups. Police estimated about 60,000 participants while organisers claimed around 100,000, and roughly 1,800 officers monitored the protest, which remained peaceful by 1800 GMT. Die Linke urged the government to increase pressure on Israel after Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced restrictions on weapons sales.
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