While the latest measures are particularly stringent, Palestinian supporters have faced restrictions even before October 7. This year, Berlin authorities banned demonstrations to mark 75 years since the Nakba, or “catastrophe”, when most Palestinians were driven from their homes before and after the declaration of the state of Israel.

Sa’ed Atshan, associate professor of peace and conflict studies and anthropology at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, said there were a number of reasons why Germany is currently doubling down on this position.

“Part of it is an underlying racism where there’s a hierarchy of humanity whereby Palestinian life is not seen as equal,” Atshan said.

How about the reason being that in every year before those Nakba protests in Berlin turned violent and the organisers failed to explain before court how this year would be any different, making the court side with the police’s assessment.

This whole article is biased BS. There’s been a gazillion peaceful pro-Palestine protests in Germany since the Hamas attacks: Don’t be violent, don’t fly Hamas flags, don’t chant “gas the Jews”, actually follow the rules and procedures regarding protests which everyone has to follow, and you’re fine.

Stop playing made-up victim cards it’s only hurting the cause.