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How Gaza exposed the limits of free speech in Germany

Germany claims it stands for free speech. From protest bans to mass arrests, however, its systematic pro-Israel, anti-Palestinian response tells a different story.

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Free Germany from Israel
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Israel's "war" on Gaza? Call it genocide.
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fantastic and much needed piece
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In eSSence, Germoney never changed.
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Long live Justice
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Shame on genocide
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In Germany, one can criticize Germany but one can't criticize Israel. "If you want to know who rules over you, simply look to who it is that you're not allowed to criticize." I learn more and more about WWII every day...
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Germany should say to Israel you are doing what we did 80 years ago. Stop the genocide
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@JDshao From YouTube ↗ 20 Jul 2026 9
We live in a far darker reality that most of us realised I think, even if we were aware of racism and such. I truly did not realise Europe would be sponsoring intentional starvation, colonialism in 2026, or refuse peoples the right to choose their leadership.
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German here.
My country is on the path to fashism again
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Germany has repeatedly failed to reckon with the lessons of history. Its continued support for policies that many critics and international observers describe as enabling genocide raises serious moral and political questions. The world is watching what many perceive as a contradiction between Germany's stated commitment to democracy and human rights and its actions. Accountability and consistency in upholding international law should apply to every nation, without exception.
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Freedom for Palestine 🇵🇸 ☝🏻
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Thanks trt world for showing us the true face of the so called champion of Free speech germany
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@arwenr.a From YouTube ↗ 20 Jul 2026 17
As usual it’s only free speech until you say:
Free Palestine

They think that free speech is the same as smearing other people’s beliefs, culture and country values. There is a thin line between free speech and disrespect and tyranni that most people dont understand.
So anything that goes against their zio-mindset and relations is FORBIDDEN. DEMOCRASY for you..
they come with “peace” leave disasters, bloodbath and countries ripped of resources.
Western hypocrasy=democrasy=BIG FAT LIE.
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😢😢😢😢😢😢 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
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@alimir5228 From YouTube ↗ 20 Jul 2026 18
Thank you TRT
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@Khyun-u3e From YouTube ↗ 20 Jul 2026 20
Germany,'s free speech consists of criticizing the government but not the ones behind them. If you are Muslim, enjoy having a target on your back.
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The erosion of many rights goes hand in hand with the increasing influence of pro-Israel interest groups and influences. This has been more than evident in Germany for years and is on the rise. Thanks to this toxic relationship, Germany once again finds itself on the wrong side of history.
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@G_N_A_N From YouTube ↗ 20 Jul 2026 8
it showed during the pandemic already
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@faras010 From YouTube ↗ 20 Jul 2026 5
They never learn
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Freie Meinungsäußerung? 🤣🤣🤣
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Farid H 20 Jul 2026
This is heavy stuff, but the footage of those interceptions is genuinely chilling. It feels more like a high-stakes thriller than real life sometimes. Does anyone else feel like the news cycle is just getting more intense lately? What are you all following to stay updated?
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GreenThumb 20 Jul 2026
The scale of these drone swarms is getting insane. 400 in one go? That's some endgame level intensity right there. Hope those civilians are okay.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 20 Jul 2026
This documentary is absolutely gut-wrenching; seeing those personal stories of discovery really hits home. It feels more like a thriller than a doc, but the reality is so much heavier. Has anyone else seen similar films on this topic, or is this the first time you've heard about this?