Germany Takes Action: Banning Pro-Hamas Activity and Dissolving Celebratory Group

Germany has officially banned activity related to Hamas and dissolved the German branch of the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, which supports and glorifies groups including Hamas. The ban comes after a celebration of Hamas's attack on Israel, in which 3,000 terrorists killed 1,400 people and took over 240 hostages. Germany has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents following the attack, including a firebombing of a synagogue. The decision to ban the two groups is part of Germany's efforts to combat antisemitism, and a new law is being proposed to prevent those who commit acts of antisemitism from gaining citizenship. France has also been working to minimize pro-Hamas celebrations, and French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an international coalition against Hamas.