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Swiss Police Disperse Anti-Zionist Protest with Pepper Spray and Water Cannon
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Swiss police used pepper spray and a water cannon to break up an unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Basel on Saturday. The protest, which had slogans like "Death to Zionism," was held on the anniversary of the first Zionist Congress, sparking condemnation from Jewish community leaders.
- 01Swiss police used pepper spray and water cannons to disperse a protest.
- 02The demonstration was pro-Palestinian with anti-Zionist slogans.
- 03The protest was held on the anniversary of the first Zionist Congress.
- 04Authorities had previously banned the event due to calls for violence.
- 05Jewish community leaders condemned the protest as a threat.
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