‘We Support Hamas’ sign seen in Amsterdam as 200,000 protest against Dutch Israel policy
Some 200,000 people rallied in Amsterdam on Sunday against the Dutch government’s Israel policy. Organizers distanced themselves from activists who held a “We Support Hamas” sign on the sidelines.
Around 200,000 individuals converged in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest the Dutch government's stance on Israel, according to local media reports. This marks one of a series of "red line" demonstrations where participants wear red and form a line to condemn alleged war crimes against Palestinians. Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported that some onlookers displayed a sign reading "We Support Hamas."
However, organizers and the majority of the crowd vehemently disagreed with that sentiment, with NOS reporters hearing them insist they would never back Hamas. Rolien Sasse, director of one of the protest's organizing groups, acknowledged that pro-Hamas activists might be present but emphasized their desire to keep the red line movement separate from such demonstrations.
Sasse stated that while they are not seeking to include pro-Hamas elements, they are advocating for human rights in a respectful manner. This protest marks the fourth red line demonstration in Amsterdam within a two-year period. The movement originated in May 2025 and was initially organized by the Dutch NGO Oxfam Novib, with initial participation estimated at around 100,000 people.
Other supporters of the current demonstration include Amnesty International and Save the Children. One attendee expressed their commitment to the cause, despite acknowledging that little difference might be made by participating in the march.
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