Two Women Arrested at Pro-Palestine Demonstration in Berlin Captured on Viral Social Media Footage

Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.

The arrests occurred during a protest related to Israel’s military actions in Gaza, with demonstrators gathering to express opposition to the ongoing conflict. Footage circulating online captured police officers detaining the protesters, with one video showing an officer covering the mouth of a woman as she was being restrained.

Similar incidents have been documented in Berlin in recent months, including a March 2025 crackdown on International Women’s Day where at least 28 people were arrested during a pro-Palestine rally. Human rights organizations have criticized the response, alleging a pattern of suppressing dissent under the guise of maintaining public order.

In April 2024, Berlin police raided the Palestine Congress, an event organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, DiEM25, and civil rights groups, during which electricity was cut off, microphones confiscated, and participants detained. Authorities have justified such actions as necessary to prevent disturbances, while critics argue they disproportionately target pro-Palestinian voices.

The German government has faced scrutiny over statements by officials regarding the Gaza conflict, including remarks by Felix Klein, Germany’s Anti-Semitism Envoy, who publicly endorsed a controversial Gaza plan proposed by Donald Trump in March 2025. His comments were met with condemnation from human rights groups, prompting the government to distance itself from his position.

As of April 25, 2026, no official statements from Berlin police or city authorities have been released regarding the specific arrest of the two women shown in the recent footage. The videos continue to circulate on social media platforms, drawing international attention to the treatment of protesters in Germany.