Germany: Anti-Hamas demo held outside 'Palestinians in Europe' conference

Around 60 anti-Hamas, pro-Israel protesters demonstrated outside the 'Palestinians in Europe Conference' event in Berlin, Saturday. Police reportedly removed a handful of participants from the demonstration. Approximately 3,000 Palestinian supporters gathered inside to hear speeches, music and film with a video conference from Turkish president, Recep Tayyib Erdogan. Topics such as the situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria are said to be high on the agenda at the conference, and also includes the drafting of a declaration on Palestinian rights, such as the right of return. The 13th incarnation of the event has been organised by the Palestinian Return Centre, the Palestinian Assembly in Germany and other Palestinian organisations in Europe. It was previously held in different cities across Europe, including London, Vienna, Copenhagen and Milan.