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DEU, Deutschland, Germany, Berlin, 13.09.2025 Demonstrantin mit Schild Press Presse in Form einer blutverschmierten Schutzweste gegen die Toetung von Journalisten und die Behindrung der Medien und Presse auf der Kundgebung und Demonstration vom Buendnis Welt in Frieden vom Buendnis Bündnis BSW Sahra Wagenknecht und der deutschen Friedensbewegung einer Friedenskundgebung unter dem Motto Stoppt den Voelkermord in Gaza Keine Waffen in Kriegsgebiete Frieden statt Wettruesten vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin Deutschland . Die Demonstranten fordern einen Waffenstillstand und Friedensverhandlungen in Gaza und wenden sich gegen Waffenlieferungen aus Deutschland an Israel . Sie verurteilen die Unterstützung Israels bei seinem Völkermord Genocid am palästinensischen Volk durch die deutsche Regierung. An die Pro Palästina Demo gegen Israel nehmen neben dem BDS auch russlandfreudliche Pro Putin Anhaenger Querdenkervund Rechtsextremisten teil. Palästina 2025 en: Protester with shield Press Presse in the form of a blood-stained protective vest against the killing of journalists and the obstruction of the media and press at the rally and demonstration of the Alliance World in Peace, the Alliance BSW Sahra Wagenknecht and the German peace movement, a peace rally under the motto Stop the genocide in Gaza No weapons in war zones Peace instead of an arms race in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Germany . The demonstrators are calling for a ceasefire and peace negotiations in Gaza and are opposing arms deliveries from Germany to Israel . They are condemning the German government's support of Israel in its genocide against the Palestinian people . In addition to the BDS, pro-Russian pro-Putin supporters, lateral thinkers, and right-wing extremists are also taking part in the pro-Palestine demonstration against Israel 2025
September 26, 2025 – Germany –
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), together with the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) network, has publicly condemned recent actions by German police that hindered journalists covering pro-Palestinian protests—and urged stronger protections for press freedom.
According to the joint statement, since early September 2025, MapMF (Mapping Media Freedom) has registered at least two incidents in Berlin in which journalists were obstructed while reporting on the demonstrations slated under the “All Together for Gaza” banner.
In one case, on September 3, Italian photojournalist Zaira Biagini was stopped by police while covering a demonstration at Alexanderplatz. Even though she had her press credentials clearly displayed, she was escorted away by officers who demanded that she hand over her photos for review—an order she refused. The police claim that their check was intended to ensure no images of officers were captured, but they provided no legal basis on the spot.
Minutes later, another journalist, Ryad Aref, was approached despite presenting his press identification. He was also escorted by officers and told, “You may film anywhere in Germany, just not in Berlin.” No further explanation was given at the time; Aref was later informed he’d be notified by post. Berlin police have stated publicly that they are “not aware” of the incident and gave no additional comment.
ECPMF and MFRR argue that such measures—restricting reporting, confiscating equipment, or making arbitrary demands—constitute unlawful interference with the journalistic role. They note that any such limitations must be judicially sanctioned under clearly defined legal provisions, not imposed ad hoc by police.
The organizations also point to a broader pattern: their monitoring has documented 28 cases of police interference involving 72 media workers across various protests in Germany during 2024 and 2025, of which 11 incidents affected journalists covering pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The joint appeal calls on German authorities to uphold the freedom of the press, especially in contentious environments, and to prevent police from acting as gatekeepers or intimidators toward journalists. They also encourage reporters to document such violations and urge watchdogs to track them impartially.
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