Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘Red Line’ protest against Israel
More than 200,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Sunday in the 'Red Line' protest, demanding tighter trade restrictions on Israel and a halt to all arms sales.
Sunday's 'Red Line' protesters, many wearing red clothing, called for tighter trade restrictions on Israel and a halt to all arms sales. The demonstration condemned the Dutch government's economic and military ties with Israel.
Gaza casualties
Israel's war has killed at least 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children, since October 2023. A ceasefire took effect in Gaza on October 10 last year, but Israeli attacks have continued on an almost-daily basis since.
Dutch relations
The war has strained relations between the Netherlands and Israel. The Dutch foreign minister resigned last year after failing to secure new sanctions against Israel. A new minority coalition government introduced an import ban on products from Israeli settlements, which provoked a diplomatic spat with Israel.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten defended his government's actions, stating they do what they can to alleviate the terrible situation and are "exerting greater political and diplomatic pressure" on Israel to abide by its agreements on Gaza.
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