German Islamist organization advocates for the establishment of a Caliphate in the Middle East
Around 2,000 Islamist demonstrators congregated in Hamburg to condemn what they described as Israeli “genocide” in Gaza and Lebanon, according to local media reports. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Approximately 2,000 protesters gathered in Hamburg to oppose what they termed Israeli "genocide" in Gaza and Lebanon, as reported by local media.
During the rally, the leader of a German radical Islamist organization advocated for resolving the Middle Eastern crisis through the establishment of a caliphate in the region. According to organizers, over 5,000 supporters from the controversial group Muslim Interaktiv participated in the event, although local media reported a turnout of around 2,000.
Demonstrators chanted "Allahu Akbar" and displayed banners condemning the actions of Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, calling for the creation of an Islamic state across the Middle East. Joe Adade Boateng, also known as Raheem Boateng, who leads the group, criticized the Israeli government, stating, "publicly announces its plans for destruction, attacks hospitals and schools, hides thousands of explosive devices in equipment and lets them explode regardless of losses. The whole world sees what is happening in Gaza and now in Lebanon."
He referred to a series of explosions in Lebanon in mid-September, which Western media attributed to an Israeli intelligence operation targeting Hezbollah. This incident preceded airstrikes and ground operations by the Israel Defense Forces, which have resulted in at least 1,645 fatalities, according to local authorities.
The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the ongoing military campaign launched by Israel in response to a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has led to at least 42,175 deaths and 98,336 injuries within the enclave.
The rally in Hamburg occurred under a significant police presence, with a water cannon on standby. Despite the heavy police oversight, no incidents were reported. The tabloid Bild noted that the demonstration was planned to last three hours, but participants began to disperse after only 40 minutes.
Muslim Interaktiv attracted attention during a previous rally in April, where supporters labeled Germany as "a dictatorship of values" and argued that a caliphate was the "solution" for the nation. German law enforcement agencies have classified the group as linked to Hizb ut-Tahrir, a radical Islamist organization banned in Germany since 2003 for endorsing violence and targeting Jews.
When questioned by Bild regarding the decision to permit Muslim Interaktiv to protest in Hamburg, a police spokesperson emphasized that "freedom of assembly… is a cornerstone of our democracy." However, the spokesperson also highlighted that participants were prohibited from certain actions, including glorifying attacks on Israel, burning Israeli flags, and calling for a caliphate in Germany.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
During the rally, the leader of a German radical Islamist organization advocated for resolving the Middle Eastern crisis through the establishment of a caliphate in the region. According to organizers, over 5,000 supporters from the controversial group Muslim Interaktiv participated in the event, although local media reported a turnout of around 2,000.
Demonstrators chanted "Allahu Akbar" and displayed banners condemning the actions of Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, calling for the creation of an Islamic state across the Middle East. Joe Adade Boateng, also known as Raheem Boateng, who leads the group, criticized the Israeli government, stating, "publicly announces its plans for destruction, attacks hospitals and schools, hides thousands of explosive devices in equipment and lets them explode regardless of losses. The whole world sees what is happening in Gaza and now in Lebanon."
He referred to a series of explosions in Lebanon in mid-September, which Western media attributed to an Israeli intelligence operation targeting Hezbollah. This incident preceded airstrikes and ground operations by the Israel Defense Forces, which have resulted in at least 1,645 fatalities, according to local authorities.
The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the ongoing military campaign launched by Israel in response to a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has led to at least 42,175 deaths and 98,336 injuries within the enclave.
The rally in Hamburg occurred under a significant police presence, with a water cannon on standby. Despite the heavy police oversight, no incidents were reported. The tabloid Bild noted that the demonstration was planned to last three hours, but participants began to disperse after only 40 minutes.
Muslim Interaktiv attracted attention during a previous rally in April, where supporters labeled Germany as "a dictatorship of values" and argued that a caliphate was the "solution" for the nation. German law enforcement agencies have classified the group as linked to Hizb ut-Tahrir, a radical Islamist organization banned in Germany since 2003 for endorsing violence and targeting Jews.
When questioned by Bild regarding the decision to permit Muslim Interaktiv to protest in Hamburg, a police spokesperson emphasized that "freedom of assembly… is a cornerstone of our democracy." However, the spokesperson also highlighted that participants were prohibited from certain actions, including glorifying attacks on Israel, burning Israeli flags, and calling for a caliphate in Germany.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
