German court upholds police ban of Nakba demonstration in Berlin over fears of antisemitic incitement 

A German court has upheld a police ban of the annual Nakba demonstration in Berlin, due to fears that it could incite antisemitism.

The police stated that the event could lead to “antisemitic incitement of the people, glorification of violence, the conveyance of a willingness to use violence and thus to intimidation and violence.”

The Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg agreed, referring to similar recent events, and upheld the ban on the rally titled “demonstration for the fundamental right to freedom of assembly and expression on the 75th anniversary of the Nakba”, which 1,000 participants had registered to attend.

Campaign Against Antisemitism reports on news and incidents relating to antisemitism in Germany, which have increased considerably.