3 arrested after activists raise Palestinian flag outside German parliament

LONDON: Activists replaced a German flag with a Palestinian flag outside parliament in Berlin on Sunday to protest what they described as the government’s support for Israel and silence over war crimes in Gaza.

Police arrested three activists at the scene and opened an investigation on suspicion of insulting the state and its symbols, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Berlin police.

The group, Peacefully Against Genocide, said the action was intended to show solidarity with Palestinians and condemn German politicians’ failure to act against what it described as genocide and grave human rights violations.

In a statement, a group member identified only as Aaron accused governments worldwide of failing to represent their people by remaining silent on, permitting or supporting genocide.