In Germany, it has been reported that those who share, like, or comment on the “River to Sea” slogan used to support Palestine on social media will not be eligible to obtain German citizenship.

According to the North German Radio and Television (NDR) Institution, individuals who use, like, or comment on the “River to Sea” slogan in social media will be barred from obtaining German citizenship. The report mentioned that the Ministry of Interior stated in its regulations for those seeking German citizenship that the “River to Sea” slogan will be cited as a reason for withholding citizenship.

The history of the “River to Sea” slogan dates back to the 1960s. During that time, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) used the slogan to express the aim of achieving complete liberation of Palestine from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing Israeli territories. Germany’s dual citizenship law came into effect on June 27th.