Local media estimated that some 2,500 people staged a demonstration in Berlin protesting US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
70 years later, anti-semitism is alive and well in #Germany. Disgraceful. #Berlin #Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/erAgmNuC7p
— V (@realObjectivist) 9 декабря 2017 г.
Police reportedly detained a dozen participants during the protest.
Anti @realDonaldTrump protest today in Berlin. People expressed their rejection of Zionist occupation, as well as their determination to defend the Arab nature of Jerusalem #Berlin #Jerusalam pic.twitter.com/34z7k2jSl4
— Taqadum Al-khatib (@taqadum) 10 декабря 2017 г.
German authorities have condemned several anti-Israeli rallies taking place in Germany.
“We will not accept such disgraceful insults to the Jews and the state of Israel,” German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said.
Justice Minister Heiko Maas said that any form of anti-Semitism posed a challenge for Germany.
Pro-Palestine protesters denounce Trump's announcement in Berlin https://t.co/XSACPord5d pic.twitter.com/weP4xrLOZe
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) 11 декабря 2017 г.
Trump, in his capacity as US president, on Wednesday recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and signed a document to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the heavily disputed city, sparking violently negative reactions around the world. The sharpest rebukes, however, were sounded in the Middle East.
Mass protests against Trump's controversial action have occurred in many countries around the globe.
