Labor Day protests and opposition to the Gaza war across Germany

– International news – Tasnim news agency, the German publication D-Site wrote in a report: Demonstrations were held in many German cities for Labor Day on May 1st and or is being held. In addition to labor unions and civil society organizations, left and extreme left groups have also announced protests. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner has announced that in case of violence in the demonstrations, measures will be taken. will do a coherent “Criminals who throw stones and attack police officers or firemen must be dealt with,” Wegner said. “All legal means will be used,” Wegner said.

Demonstrations in Stuttgart It was stopped by police early this afternoon (Wednesday), police said of “widespread crime and disorderly conduct,” and police responded with pepper spray and batons .

The people participating in this rally were surrounded by police forces. The police asked the participants to follow the instructions of the police forces. Following the call of anarchists and left extremists, they came to Schanzenviertel in Hamburg and chanted slogans.

A demonstration was held outside Germany on the occasion of May Day. According to media reports Turkish police in Istanbul used tear gas against protesters in Taksim Square. The media also showed clashes between demonstrators and police. The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of more than 200 people during these protests.

According to the media, more than ten thousand people participated in the leftist demonstrations on May 1st, especially in Berlin and Hamburg. The police were ready with large forces to prevent possible disturbances at night. In the shadow of tensions over the Gaza war, there were particular concerns about the possible actions of Palestinian supporters with potentially banned slogans against the Zionist regime. Also, traditional labor union demonstrations were held on Labor Day for more social justice.

Iris Sprenger, inner Berlin senator, said on Platform X (formerly Twitter): “The security of our city is the top priority.” The police will continue to deal with criminals. Cleaning vehicles, sprinklers, a helicopter and light poles were also on hand to light up the streets, especially in the Kreuzberg and Neukölln districts.

According to the police, the demonstration The DGB trade union federation was temporarily suspended for repeatedly shouting pro-Palestinian slogans and displaying banners.

There were also reports of cars being set on fire.

Protesters In some areas, chants of “war, crisis, capitalism – it must not remain as it is” were chanted.

In Berlin, eight people were temporarily arrested and a police officer was slightly injured. There were no major incidents in Hamburg.

Thousands of police also accompanied a protest march through Kreuzberg and Neukölln. These protests continue in various cities in Germany. German security authorities, who are extremely worried about riots during the Labor Day protests, have deployed thousands of police forces in the capital.

The police union said there were “many issues” this year that protesters could use to legitimize violent action. Among other things, the situation in Gaza and the actions related to the arrest of RAF terrorist Daniela Colte play an important role. A police spokesman said that a large number of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are also expected to take to the streets on Wednesday.

Nancy Pfizer, the German Federal Interior Minister, has previously warned of unrest in German cities. had been given. Pfizer told the German Editorial Network: “If riots, acts of violence and hatred of Jews occur in our streets around May 1st, the police must take drastic action immediately.

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