On the anniversary of the attack by Hamas on Israel, many people gathered in the Bavarian capital for the commemoration of “365 days – Munich against Anti-Semitism”.
Many waved Israeli flags or small banners with the organizers’ symbol, a red Star of David with Munich’s logo, showing the city’s unity in the fight against hatred, racism and anti-Semitism.
The police did not have the exact number of participants right after the start, although the organizers hoped that 8,000 people in advance and wanted to create the largest demonstration against anti-Semitism in the country.
They also called for the release of all the hostages, said the organizers. A broad alliance of more than 100 different groups from the fields of culture, politics, religion, sports, business and civil society issued the announcement.
A protest by a group calling itself “Palestine Speaks Munich” was held near the memorial, under the banner, “365 Days of Genocide.”
Police said more than 100 people had registered.
About 400 officials were there to ensure that both events went smoothly.
