Thousands rally for Israel in Amsterdam as anti-Israel protesters clash with police
Evangelical supporters braved heavy rain on Dam Square, while police arrested about 50 counter-protesters.
Amsterdam saw a stark divide between pro-Israel and anti-Israel demonstrators as thousands gathered in Dam Square. The "Into the breach for Israel" rally, organized by evangelical supporters, drew around 2,000 protesters despite rainy weather. They waved blue and white flags, sang Hebrew songs, and denounced a Dutch government ban on importing Israeli goods from disputed territories.
The event lacked any violent rhetoric or racial hostility, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed Iranian anti-regime protesters. In contrast, a far-left group of approximately 100 anti-Israel demonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs and Palestinian flags, clashed with police. Their chants, such as "From the river to the sea" and "Yallah, yallah intifada," advocated for violence.
Despite the police presence, some protesters managed to breach Dam Square. The rally, organized by Jacques Brunt, a 46-year-old evangelist from Alblasserdam, aimed to show solidarity with Israel and Jewish people, emphasizing that a distinction between the country and its people cannot be made. A few counter-protesters attempted to disrupt the event, but were swiftly removed by authorities.
The rally seemed more like a celebration than a protest, with no calls to violence or racial animosity towards Palestinians.
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