German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Germany

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During a rally to commemorate the Nakba anniversary, German police violently dispersed protesters in Berlin. The protests were organized to denounce Israeli violence against Palestinians. Several people were injured during the police intervention, raising criticism over the handling of the demonstrations.

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