DUISBURG. North Rhine-Westphalia’s Ministry of the Interior banned the ‘Palestine Solidarity Duisburg’ association on Thursday and raided four of the group’s properties. “This ban comes at the right time and sends the right signal. “The state today took a clear stand against extremism,” This was said by the Minister of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herbert Reul (CDU)..
Authorities accuse the group of spreading anti-Semitic ideas and resentment against Jews. Furthermore, the association “constantly agitates against the State of Israel” and shows solidarity with the terrorist organization Hamas, said the press release from the Ministry of the Interior.
Robbery of club officials
About 50 police officers were involved in the operation and searched the homes of four club officials, Reul said, the dpa reported. Laptops, mobile phones, club documents and cash were seized. The initiative for the ban procedure came from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution in North Rhine-Westphalia.
As a result of the ban The assets of “Palestine Solidarity Israel” were confiscated and confiscated for the benefit of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In addition, the association must cease its internet presence and may not establish replacement organizations. (i.e)