German state bans anti-Israel ‘Palästina e.V.’ group over antisemitic propaganda, terror support
The state announced the ban on Tuesday, after an administrative court determined that Palästina e.V.'s purpose and activities go against Germany's constitutional order.
On Tuesday, the Hesse Interior Ministry banned the anti-Israel organization Palästina e.V. for spreading antisemitic propaganda, supporting terrorism, and disseminating hateful messages. The ban came after an administrative court ruled that the group's actions violated Germany's constitutional order. Police conducted searches at five locations in Hesse and one in Baden-Württemberg to gather evidence.
Interior Minister Roman Poseck emphasized that the ban sends a strong message against the rise of antisemitism and the spread of harmful stereotypes. Palästina e.V., founded in January 2022, gained prominence following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. Despite claiming to have dissolved itself in November 2024, the organization continued its antisemitic activities and propaganda.
The group's goal was the "liberation of all of historical Palestine from Zionist occupation," and they publicly endorsed Hamas and denied Israel's right to exist. The ban mandates the dissolution of Palästina e.V.'s organizational structures and the seizure of its assets, with Poseck stating that protecting Jewish life and combating antisemitism are top priorities for the state.
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