"Thousands of people have gathered in Berlin to demand peace in Gaza and an end to weapons exports to conflict zones. The protest at the Brandenburg Gate was called by BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht, along with comedian Dieter Hallervorden and rappers Massiv and Bausa. Police estimated around 8,000 participants at the start, with more arriving. Organizers claimed up to 20,000 attended the event."
"The demonstration took place under the slogan "Stop the genocide in Gaza." Russia's war on Ukraine was also part of the protest's focus. The organizers called on the German government to push credibly for peace negotiations in both the Middle East and Ukraine. They also demanded a complete halt to arms exports to all war zones. The war in Gaza began after Hamas and other Islamist groups launched a major attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing over 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages."
Thousands gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to demand peace in Gaza and an end to weapons exports to conflict zones. The rally was organized by Sahra Wagenknecht with support from comedian Dieter Hallervorden and rappers Massiv and Bausa. Police estimated about 8,000 participants initially while organizers claimed up to 20,000. Demonstrators carried the slogan "Stop the genocide in Gaza" and also highlighted Russia's war in Ukraine. Organizers urged the German government to credibly push for peace negotiations in the Middle East and Ukraine and demanded a complete halt to arms exports to all war zones. Background violence and casualty figures in Gaza were cited.
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