The Berlin District Court Fines Woman for Antisemitic Slogan
A 22-year-old woman in Berlin was fined 600 euros for shouting an antisemitic slogan at an anti-Israel rally. The slogan, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” is seen as a call for the destruction of Israel.
This landmark trial marked the first in Germany for using the slogan, with the defendant, Eva M., receiving the fine. Despite arguments for her acquittal, the court rejected it due to the clear antisemitic nature of the chant.
The Israeli embassy praised the court’s decision as a step towards combatting support for terrorist organizations. This action is seen as part of a series of measures by the German government against such activities.