Leipzig: Greta Thunberg visits Palestine demo instead of climate protest

The climate activist makes a surprise appearance in Leipzig at a demonstration for the “freedom of Palestine”. Almost at the same time, a protest of the last generation is also taking place in the city.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was an unexpected guest at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Leipzig on Wednesday evening. According to the “Leipziger Volkszeitung” newspaper, the 21-year-old Swede appeared at the Handala Alliance demonstration on the market square. According to its statements, it is campaigning on social media for the “independence of Palestine”. According to the report, Thunberg did not take part in a protest organized by the last generation. It is reported that the climate group was only present for a short time.

Greta Thunberg in Leipzig: “Genocide in progress”

At the protest in Palestine, Thunberg rambled in English and was spread by X, the former Twitter user. “It’s important that we don’t speak out. When a ‘genocide’ is taking place and people are denied the most basic human needs, no one can remain silent. We must always stand up against oppression, imperialism, war, discrimination and racism. To stand with Palestine is to have a human nature.” The activist emphasized that they must not allow themselves to be “silenced” and ranted again about Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.

According to the police spokesperson, it was not known in advance that Thunberg, who became known worldwide as the leader of the Fridays for Future group, would be taking part in the action in the Saxon metropolis. The demonstration went off without a hitch. A small action in support of Israel was also held in the vicinity.

Greta Thunberg rants: “Smash Zionism!”

Thunberg’s stance on the conflict in the Middle East has already caused a stir and shock in the past. For example, she took part in a demonstration and called for the climate movement to support the oppressed by wearing a Palestinian scarf. A video also showed Thunberg shouting “Krossa Sionismen!”, which means “Smash Zionism!” during a protest in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The international community was outraged by Thunberg’s stance in the Middle East conflict. She also showed her support for Palestine through her posts on social networks. Fridays For Future and other German climate organizations distanced themselves from her statements. It has been reported that Fridays for Future in Germany is an independent organization and has outgrown Greta as a person for quite some time.