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Police Violence at Gaza Protest Sparks Outrage in Europe

9/2/2025

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Irish activist Kitty O’Brien was hospitalized after being punched by police during a Gaza protest in Berlin.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the incident, labeling it “unacceptable.”
The German police's response to protests has drawn criticism, with no investigations initiated into the officer's actions.
The incident has received considerable media coverage throughout German-speaking Europe.

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Irish activist Kitty O’Brien was hospitalized after being punched by police during a Gaza protest in Berlin.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the incident, labeling it “unacceptable.”
The German police's response to protests has drawn criticism, with no investigations initiated into the officer's actions.
The incident has received considerable media coverage throughout German-speaking Europe.