The Berlin police lied and the lie is now used to justify repression
Briefly

On May 15, a pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin marked the Nakba anniversary, amidst claims from authorities that a police officer was seriously injured by demonstrators. The police narrative portrayed protesters as violent, while independent analysis revealed the opposite. Video footage showed the officer, identified as BE24111, initiating violence against protesters, not the other way around. The evidence contradicted police claims and highlighted how authorities, media, and politicians coordinated to distort the incident. Despite the truth emerging, the impact of the initial false narrative has already taken hold in public perception.
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin on May 15 commemorated the Nakba, leading to false claims of police violence that were disproven by video evidence.
Despite the Berlin police's claims of being violently assaulted, video footage captured the officer engaging in violence against demonstrators, undermining official narratives.
Video evidence illustrates that demonstrators were not responsible for any violence on May 15; instead, the officer acted aggressively towards them.
The disproven narrative of police violence at the Nakba protest was propagated by authorities and media, aiming to criminalize Palestinian demonstrations.
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