Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Israel event in Amsterdam

Around 45 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in Amsterdam after causing disruption to a demonstration supporting Israel. The arrests occurred in Dam Square, where a group of several hundred had gathered to hear speakers such as Chris Stoffer and the Dutch chief rabbi Binyamin Jacobs. The counter-demonstration was organized by the Amsterdam Palestina Coalitie, which had recently lost a court case attempting to overturn a ban by the city council on a counter-demonstration in the same location.

Despite the ban, pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to demonstrate and were subsequently apprehended by police. A Palestinian flag displayed from the H&M store near the memorial was also removed by authorities. The counter-demonstration was relocated to Oude Turfmarkt, approximately 500 meters away on Rokin. The public prosecution service will determine whether to file charges against the arrested protesters in Dam Square.