The front windows of a ferry cruising on the Elbe River in Hamburg smashed due to huge waves caused by the storm. The moment was captured by a passenger, where they fled in panic following the incident. The moment went viral on social media.
The passengers escaped unharmed, and the ferry was severely damaged, authorities stated. Ferry services were suspended, and an investigation launched as to why the windows of the ferry could not withstand the pressure of the waves.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was met with protests in Berlin during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Demonstrators from human rights and civil society groups gathered outside the Foreign Ministry, denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza and demanding Germany halt arms sales to Israel. Protesters accused Saar of war crimes and criticized Germany for its continued military support, chanting slogans like “Stop the genocide” and “Germany finances, Israel bombs.” Despite the protest, Wadephul reiterated Germany’s commitment to supplying arms to Israel.
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