Editorial photo #13209435 Social Issue

Pro-Palestine And Pro-Israel Left-wing Demonstrations In Leipzig On January 17

A sign reading ''Faschos klatschen statt Linke kloppen'' (''Beating up fascists instead of leftists'') and an Israel flag appear at a Pro-Israel demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police are deployed on a large scale. In the end, 3000 persons demonstrate. (Photo by Tonny Linke/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13209435
Date taken: 17 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Tonny Linke/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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