Middle East battle: Leftists reveal towards leftists in Leipzig – police plan large-scale operation | EUROtoday

The police are making ready for a serious operation as a result of a number of rival demonstrations by the left-wing scene in Leipzig. According to the demonstration calls, two camps will face one another within the Connewitz district on Saturday, representing completely different positions on the Middle East battle.

An alliance across the anti-Israel group Handala Leipzig is asking for a gathering on the Connewitzer Kreuz beneath the motto “Antifa means free Palestine”. The demo procession is meant to move, amongst different issues, the workplace of the long-established left-wing state parliament member Juliane Nagel.

An illustration with the motto “Anti-Semites out of the neighborhood” is opposing this. Solidarity rallies have additionally been introduced that promote mutual respect and peaceable coexistence. One of them is titled: “All Connewitzers Are Beautiful”.

Left towards left – a brand new scenario for Leipzig

Police count on there might be disruption across the gatherings, notably if rival teams conflict. “Although we are experienced in demonstrations in Leipzig, the constellation next Saturday is new,” defined Police Chief René Demmler.

There is a robust, supra-regional mobilization, the varied camps are “confrontational” with one another. This makes a bigger police operation mandatory.

The Leipzig police obtain assist from the riot police, the state prison investigation workplace and forces from different federal states. A helicopter will circle over the town. In the Connewitz district, residents needs to be ready for site visitors restrictions.