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Massive Protest in The Hague Calls for Dutch Action on Gaza Crisis

Over 100,000 demonstrators demand a tougher stance from the Dutch government as Gaza faces intensified airstrikes and humanitarian collapse.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
Organisers claimed that more than 100,000 people had turned out
The International Court of Justice in the Hague (ICJ) is currently considering a case alleging genocide against Israel
Many protesters wore red as part of the organisers' call to 'draw a red line for Gaza'

Overview

  • An estimated 100,000 protesters, organized by Oxfam Novib, marched in The Hague, marking the largest Dutch demonstration in two decades.
  • Protesters, dressed in red, symbolically created a 'red line' through the city, urging the government to halt support for Israel’s blockade and military campaign in Gaza.
  • The march passed the International Court of Justice, which is hearing a genocide case against Israel and has previously issued a provisional order related to Gaza.
  • Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has called for the EU to reconsider its cooperation agreements with Israel, sparking division within the coalition government.
  • Intensified Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza have killed over 100 people, including dozens of children, and forced the closure of the territory’s main hospital.