Pro-Palestinian Protests at German Universities Fuel Antisemitism Debate

Recent demonstrations at Berlin and Hamburg universities have sparked controversy over antisemitism and free speech on campuses.

Berlin universities have witnessed pro-Palestinian protests glorifying Hamas attackers, leading to police intervention and safety concerns.
The Student Coalition Berlin organized a rally that was criticized for antisemitic chants and glorification of violence, prompting police action.
At the University of the Arts Berlin, a controversial panel discussion questioned Germany's historical narrative and its implications for Israel.
Hamburg's University of Fine Arts faced backlash for a protest involving antisemitic imagery, which the university initially deemed a 'pazifistisches Statement.'
The CDU criticized the Hamburg university's handling of the protest, arguing that antisemitism was being tolerated under the guise of artistic expression.