https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/cd1d7026-f979-4dab-8e64-847db025c275 Police in Berlin carried out a forceful crackdown across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, moving in on peaceful pro-Palestinian protests and arresting demonstrators, including minors. Footage from multiple days shows officers forcing people to the ground, dragging them away and aggressively restraining them. The demonstrations remained non-violent before police intervened. During one arrest, a protester said they were being targeted for being Palestinian and because authorities are committed to partaking in the genocide. The repeated scenes across the weekend have intensified criticism of German authorities, with growing scrutiny over the use of force against pro-Palestinian protesters as Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, and its onslaught on neighbouring countries. Germany has long faced mounting criticism for its political and military support for Israel during the genocide, including arms exports and diplomatic backing, while authorities at home have moved to restrict and suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Critics argue the combination of foreign policy and domestic policing reflects a broader effort to silence dissent. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:51:05 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/cd1d7026-f979-4dab-8e64-847db025c275 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.