On the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, scores of people gathered in the Bavarian capital for the commemorative event ‘365 Days – Munich against Anti-Semitism’.
Many waved Israeli flags or small banners with the organizers’ logo, a red Star of David with the silhouette of Munich, demonstrating the city’s unity in the fight against hatred, discrimination and anti-Semitism.
Shortly after the start, the police did not have an exact number of participants, although organizers had hoped for 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 hostages, organizers said. A broad alliance of more than 100 different groups from the sectors of culture, politics, religion, sports, business and social initiatives has made the call.
As part of the commemoration event, a counter-demonstration was held by a group calling itself ‘Palestine speaks Munich’, under the banner ‘365 days of genocide’.
According to the police, more than a hundred people who registered participated.
About 400 officers were on hand to ensure both events ran smoothly.
