Terrorist organization attacks Hamas on the Israeli population sparked outrage around the world on Saturday. Several hundred people were killed, kidnapped or injured by armed fighters on the first day. About that Official Austria condemned the attacks in the strongest possible terms, there was occasional applause.
On Saturday, a group of young Viennese people organized an information event on Mariahilfer Straße under the title “Palestine Solidarity Austria”. Afterwards, dozens of young people paraded through the city center celebrating and dancing with the Palestinian flag.
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“It is frightening and unacceptable that Hamas’ attacks on Israel are applauded in Vienna. Our support goes to the Israeli people at this difficult time!”, emphasized the deputy mayor of Neos. Christoph Wiederkehr.
Because of the escalation of violence Conflict in the Middle East Surveillance of Israeli facilities in Austria has been increased. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution is in close contact with European and Israeli security authorities.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin
Also in Berlin There were pro-Palestinian meetings. In Berlin-Neukölln late Saturday night, around 50 people gathered for what police said was a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Police checked the people and took appropriate action, a police spokesperson said when asked.
An Instagram video shared by the anti-Israel network Samidoun showed a group chanting slogans. The organization had already distributed sweets to passersby on Saturday afternoon, “in celebration of the victory of the resistance”, as they wrote on Instagram.
German police increased protection of Jewish and Israeli institutions.