Middle East Conflict
Leftist scene in Leipzig divided at Middle East demos
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In Leipzig-Connewitz, several thousand leftists demonstrated against each other on Saturday, highlighting the divide in the scene over the Middle East conflict. The events remained mostly peaceful, except for one incident at a pro-Palestine demo. Police separated the groups and counted over 3000 participants in total.
The South African government has declared Ariel Seidman, Israel's deputy ambassador, persona non grata, requiring him to leave the country within 72 hours due to diplomatic violations. Activist group Africa4Palestine welcomed the move as overdue and called for further action against the Israeli embassy.
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Due to the tense security situation in the Near and Middle East, Lufthansa is avoiding the airspace over Iran and Iraq. This affects all airlines in the group, and return flights to Tel Aviv and Amman are being scheduled for the same day. Possible flight cancellations are under review.
On October 8, 2023, thousands of protesters gathered in New York City to demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians amid escalating violence in Gaza. The march, organized by groups including Jewish Voice for Peace, highlighted calls for an end to Israeli occupation and U.S. military support. Participants emphasized peace and justice without reported incidents.
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Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has warned of the risks involved in Greta Thunberg's participation in a convoy to Gaza. He describes the journey as dangerous due to the unstable situation in the region. The convoy is part of an international aid effort.