German Police Arrest 10-Year-Old Boy with Palestinian Flag at Berlin Protest Involving 9 Officers

Sep 21, 2024, 10:22 PM

German police arrested a 10-year-old boy for waving a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestine protest in Berlin. The incident involved more than 9 officers and a large number of riot police who chased and surrounded the child before taking him into custody. The arrest has raised concerns about the proportionality of the police response and the broader implications for free speech and protest rights in Germany. Footage of the event shows the visibly distraught boy being apprehended, sparking widespread criticism and debate over the handling of the situation. The boy ran away out of fear when approached by the officers.