Germany, footage of police forcefully detaining a grieving Palestinian father sparks outrage


Tuesday, May 19th 2026

Film footage of Berlin police forcefully detaining a grieving Palestinian has reignited criticism of Germany’s crackdown on Gaza protests, Anadolu.

According to social media posts, filmed during a peaceful solidarity rally in the Kreuzberg district, the video shows police holding the man down as he shouts: “Israel killed my son and you are trying to kill me.” me”.

The footage was widely shared online as critics again accused police of using heavy-handed tactics during demonstrations condemning Israel’s war crimes in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Berlin police have long faced criticism for cracking down on pro-Palestinian rallies, while human rights groups have cited the use of pepper spray, mass detentions and other aggressive measures.

During a Palestine solidarity march in Berlin on May 16, police were also filmed using excessive force and beating peaceful demonstrators.

Source: prizrenpost

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