German state bans anti-Israel ‘Palästina e.V.’ group over antisemitic propaganda, terror support

The German state of Hesse has banned the anti-Israel organization 'Palästina e.V.' citing its role in spreading Jew-hatred, praising terrorism, and disseminating antisemitic propaganda. The Interior Ministry announced the ban Tuesday, following an administrative court's determination that the group's activities violate Germany's constitutional order. Searches were conducted at five properties in Hesse and one in Baden-Württemberg to implement the ban and gather further evidence.

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With the ban on the association ‘Palästina e.V.,’ Hesse is sending a clear signal in favor of decisive action by the rule of law and against the rise of antisemitism.

Interior Minister Roman Poseck stated that the ban sends a clear message against antisemitism and in favor of decisive action by the rule of law. He asserted that the association's antisemitic propaganda crossed the boundaries of permissible political expression, aiming to spread stereotypes, deepen social tensions, and undermine international understanding. The ministry highlighted that the group's activities became increasingly active, particularly after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, with the group explicitly endorsing the attack.

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Through its antisemitic propaganda, the association crossed the boundaries of permissible political expression.

'Palästina e.V.' was founded in January 2022 with the stated purpose of anti-Israel activity. The ministry claims the group continued its activities and propaganda unchanged even after allegedly dissolving itself in November 2024. Previous investigations, including searches of leading members' homes in January 2025, confirmed that the association had persistently spread antisemitic positions, denied Israel's right to exist, and fueled anti-Israel narratives through its events and publications.

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Its events and publications repeatedly served to fuel antisemitic resentment and spread anti-Israel narratives.

The organization's statutes express solidarity with "all forms of Palestinian resistance," including Hamas. A leading member reportedly described Hamas's actions as "a successful act of resistance." The group's stated objective is the "liberation of all of historical Palestine from Zionist occupation, from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea."

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a successful act of resistance