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Activists Replace German Flag With Palestinian Flag at Reichstag
Pro-Palestinian activists replaced the German "Unity Flag" with a Palestinian flag at the Reichstag in Berlin on Sunday, November 8. A 22-year-old climber scaled the 28.5-meter flagpole, unfurled the Palestinian flag, and shouted slogans for about 75 minutes before being arrested.
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What happened
- 01Pro-Palestinian activists replaced the German flag with a Palestinian flag at the Reichstag in Berlin on November 8.
- 02A 22-year-old climber ascended the 28.5-meter flagpole using climbing gear, remaining for 75 minutes.
- 03The organization Peacefully Against Genocide claimed responsibility for the protest.
- 04The group cited Israeli actions in Gaza as the reason for the protest.
- 05All three activists involved in the incident were arrested by Berlin police.
- 06The German flag replaced was the "Unity Flag," a national monument symbolizing reunification.
The organization Peacefully Against Genocide claimed responsibility, citing Israeli actions in Gaza as their motivation. All three activists involved were detained by Berlin police.
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