Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators faced off at the Technical University of Berlin on Monday, September 16, 2024, following a lecture by former Green Party politician Volker Beck. The event, which focused on Jewish holidays and German holiday law, sparked strong reactions, leading to clashes between both sides, with police intervening to maintain order. Pro-Palestinian protesters, many wearing Kufiyas and holding Palestinian flags, chanted slogans such as "Free, free Palestine," "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free," and "Israel is a child murderer." Some shouted explicit criticisms of Germany and Israel, including "F.... you, Germany and f... you, Israel." Police were forced to step in and detain several protesters for ID checks after tensions escalated. On the other side, pro-Israeli demonstrators expressed their support for Beck and Israel, with both groups separated by police officers. Beck, who has been a vocal supporter of Israel and the president of the German-Israeli Society, remarked after the event, "Everyone has the right to protest as long as it remains lawful." The protests underline the deep divisions that persist in Germany over the Israel-Hamas war, particularly in academic settings. Video Credit © Michael Kuenne/PRESSCOV/ZUMA Press