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Amsterdam ‘Red Line’ March Draws Up to 250,000 as Activists Urge Tougher Dutch Stance on Israel

Organizers framed the peaceful rally as the latest step in a months-long push for the Netherlands to apply stronger pressure over the war in Gaza.

Overview

  • Amnesty Netherlands and Oxfam Novib reported about 250,000 participants, while police cited tens of thousands and said they had expected up to 100,000.
  • The demonstration assembled at Museumplein and marched around Vondelpark, with many attendees wearing red and carrying Palestinian flags.
  • Police said the event was largely calm and confirmed two arrests for vandalism, with the protest ending around 18:00 local time.
  • Speakers included Palestinian and Dutch activists and Jewish groups critical of Israeli policy, with remarks from journalist Rita Barud and activist Yaap Hamburger.
  • Transport around Museumplein was restricted, several tram and bus routes were altered, and rail operator NS ran extra trains into Amsterdam.