Berlin logs 12,000+ Middle East conflict-related crimes; many perpetrators unidentified

Berlin prosecutors have recorded over 12,000 criminal cases linked to the Middle East conflict since the Hamas attack, including prohibited symbols, hate speech, threats, and attacks on police. Investigators are struggling to identify many perpetrators, indicating a persistent enforcement gap. This reflects the domestic legal and security fallout of the conflict in Germany, with implications for social cohesion and policing.