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German Left party urges ‘end to repression against pro-Palestinian movements’

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Photos of Palestinian children in Gaza are exhibited outside German parliament (Bundestag) in Berlin on July 09, 2025. [Halil Sağırkaya – Anadolu Agency]

Germany’s opposition party The Left on Saturday called for an end to what it views as a crackdown against pro-Palestinian solidarity movements in the country, Anadolu reports.

“The repression against pro-Palestinian movements must end. Palestinian self-determination can only go hand in hand with Jewish self-determination in Israel and Palestine, and vice versa,” said Left party chairwoman Ines Schwerdtner at a state party congress in Berlin.

Schwerdnter also called on her party to stand up for the Palestinian cause.

Last month, UN experts expressed concern over Germany’s policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations and “suppression” of Palestine solidarity activism, which they said has become increasingly restrictive since October 2023.

They observed that, despite the peaceful nature of most pro-Palestine demonstrations, Germany has been “criminalising, punishing, and suppressing legitimate Palestinian solidarity activism.”

The experts noted that protesters’ demands have been “legitimate,” including calls for “halting arms exports to Israel, ending the genocide and the Israeli illegal occupation, ensuring humanitarian aid access to Gaza, the recognition of the State of Palestine, and accountability” for international crimes.

READ: Activists climb iconic Brandenburg Gate to protest Germany’s ‘complicity’ in Gaza genocide

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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Calls for restraint as fears grow of imminent US attack on Venezuela

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 People take part in a pro-government youth rally in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025

FEARS grew today of an imminent US attack on Venezuela as the superpower’s biggest warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, arrived off the South American country’s coast.

Countries rarely in agreement all called for restraint, with Germany and Switzerland saying today they hoped the US and Venezuela could engage in talks, as Russia urged Washington not to take actions that risked destabilising the region.

“I believe it is in everyone’s interest to prevent another war from breaking out,” Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said.

The United States has built up its biggest military force in the Caribbean in decades, and killed at least 70 people in recent weeks in illegal strikes on boats it accuses of smuggling drugs.

On Thursday US Secretary for War Pete Hegseth declared the commencement of “Operation Southern Spear,” which he claimed was aimed at crushing the illegal drug trade. The US accuses Venezuela, without evidence, of masterminding the trafficking of drugs across US borders — a claim many believe is intended to justify a regime change operation against its socialist government. Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.

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Activists climb iconic Brandenburg Gate to protest Germany’s ‘complicity’ in Gaza genocide

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Pro-Palestinian activists climbed Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate and unfurled a massive banner on Thursday in a striking protest against Germany’s backing of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian activists climbed Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate and unfurled a massive banner on Thursday in a striking protest against Germany’s backing of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, Anadolu reports.

The activists used a lift truck to reach the top of the historic landmark at Pariser Platz. They displayed the banner reading: “Genocide: Never Again — Freedom for Palestine,” and remained on the structure for some time, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans.

Berlin police said six activists were arrested at the scene for illegally accessing the historic monument using a lift truck.

The demonstration reflects growing public opposition to the German government’s policy on Gaza. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a strong supporter of Israel, has repeatedly emphasized Germany’s historical responsibility for Israel’s security stemming from the Nazi era and the Holocaust.

The conservative leader has resisted opposition lawmakers’ calls for an arms embargo on Israel amid its brutal military campaign in Gaza, rejected proposals to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement, and opposed recognizing a Palestinian state.

Recent polls indicate a widening gap between the government’s position and German public opinion on the Middle East conflict. An ARD survey found that 63% of Germans oppose Israel’s offensive in Gaza, while 55% want the Merz government to support EU sanctions on Israel. A separate YouGov poll showed 62% of Germans describe Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide.

READ: Germany consulted with Israel before its defense at ICJ: Reports

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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Activists chain themselves to railway tracks in Hamburg to protest German arms exports to Israel

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A protester seen with a “Stop Arming Israel” placard during the demonstration. Tens of thousands of people marched in Berlin under the slogans “All Eyes on Gaza” and “Stop the Genocide,” demanding a ceasefire, peace talks, and an end to German arms exports to Israel, on 27 September 2025 [Vasily Krestyaninov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images]

A group of activists chained themselves to railway tracks at the Port of Hamburg in Germany to protest the government’s arms exports to Israel and draw attention to civilian suffering in Gaza, Anadolu reports.

Around 40 demonstrators took part in the action on Friday, blocking the rail line between the Eurogate and Burchardkai container terminals. The group prevented freight transport by occupying the tracks for several hours.

Jule Fink, a spokesperson for the activists’ group, said they took part in civil disobedience to show solidarity with Palestine.

“It is clear that the Israeli government has been committing war crimes in Palestine for a long time. This is genocide, and the German government is actively complicit. Germany continues exporting weapons to Israel through its ports. Why do the people of Hamburg allow their port to be used for arms shipments?” she said.

Due to safety concerns, the 15,000-volt power lines above the tracks were grounded during the protest.

Some port workers showed support for the demonstration. The protest was ended by police officers who carried the activists off the tracks one by one.

READ: Germany consulted with Israel before its defense at ICJ: Reports

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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Former EU envoy urges Brussels to maintain sanctions threat against Israel

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Former EU representative to Palestine Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff [Photo by Selen Valente Rasquinho via AA]

Former EU representative to Palestine Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff has called on Brussels to keep the threat of sanctions against Israel alive, warning that failure to act could jeopardize the future of a Palestinian state, Anadolu reports.

Von Burgsdorff on Thursday joined a group of former EU ambassadors who gathered outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels.

The protest also drew participation from staff working in various EU institutions.

During his address, von Burgsdorff said that he and other former diplomats had repeatedly written to EU leaders, urging sanctions against Israel until a ceasefire was achieved.

He criticized his home country, Germany, for what he described as an indifferent stance on the issue.

READ: High-level UN meeting signals rising support for Gaza resolution, Trump’s peace plan: US envoy

Highlighting the ongoing Israeli attacks and civilian casualties in Gaza even after a declared ceasefire, he said: “This is not a real ceasefire.”

Von Burgsdorff warned: “If the EU and its member states do not act, in the coming months or years we will no longer be able to speak of a Palestinian state.”

He urged EU leaders to keep the sanctions proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Council in October on the agenda and to take into account the rulings of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Addressing EU personnel directly, von Burgsdorff said, “We are former officials, but it is you who can influence the leaders,” calling on them to take action.

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Genocide denier and Current UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is quoted that he supports Zionism without qualification. He also confirms that UK air force support has been essential in Israel’s mass-murdering genocide. Includes URLs https://www.declassifieduk.org/keir-starmers-100-spy-flights-over-gaza-in-support-of-israel/ and https://youtu.be/O74hZCKKdpA
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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