In Hesse, Germany, a Protestant church is under investigation after vendors were seen selling items associated with the terrorist group Hamas at its Christmas market. Prosecutors are examining whether the Michaelskirche parish was involved in inciting hate and used prohibited terrorist symbols during the event.
The market included stalls offering keyrings displaying Hamas’ red triangle emblem, which has been banned in Germany since July for its association with the terrorist group.
Vendors also offered maps of Palestine with Israel erased, festive cookies decorated in icing with the words “Palestinian Lives Matter,” and stickers displaying the slogan, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” according to The European Conservative.
The event, advertised as an “anti-colonial, peace-oriented Christmas market,” featured traditional items like mulled wine and carols alongside the pro-Hamas merchandise. The parish’s website referred to the market as a “journey for diversity and solidarity with all oppressed people” and stated that the proceeds would go to support Palestinians.