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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect
Some 3,000 police officers will be on duty over the weekend to ensure public safety and crowd control, as a major demonstration is also scheduled to be held on Sunday, against rent prices in the German capital.
As the fighting between Hamas militants and Israel intensified earlier this month, Germany saw several demonstrations, including protests outside of synagogues, which saw an Israeli flag burned, Hamas flags flown and antisemitic slogans shouted.
Politicians demand action against antisemitism
In light of the events, German politicians have demanded tougher measures against acts seen as antisemitic.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said in her weekly video message that Germany s constitution, or Basic Law, guarantees the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, but leaves no room for attacks against people of other faiths, no room for violence, racism and agitation.