08.11.2026 22:50
More than 200,000 people gathered at the fourth "Red Line" demonstration held in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, in support of Gaza, and protested the government's pro-Israel policy.
More than 200,000 people protested the Dutch government's pro-Israel policy at the fourth “Red Line” demonstration in Amsterdam. Demonstrators demanded that the government adopt tougher policies toward Israel and end military and political support.
Organized jointly by numerous international and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the demonstration began at Museum Square. Wearing red clothing to symbolize the red line, demonstrators marched through the streets of Amsterdam and then returned to Museum Square.
MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED
More than 130 organizations took part in the event, including the Dutch branches of international NGOs. Organizers stated that more than 200,000 people attended the demonstration. In speeches at the demonstration, the Dutch government was accused of remaining silent about Israel's actions in Gaza.
Demonstrators demanded that the government adopt tougher policies toward Israel, end military and political support, and impose sanctions.
"THERE IS NO PEACE IN OCCUPIED TERRITORIES
The crowd marching behind a banner reading “Stop the genocide” carried placards reading “Not a peace plan, but imperialism,” “Boycott Israel,” “Stop Israel now,” and “Hands off the fleet.”
Demonstrators chanted “Government, shame on you, your hands are bloody,” “Free Palestine,” “There is no peace in occupied territories,” “Stop the genocide,” and “Stop killing children.” The first demonstration under the slogan “Red Line” was held in the administrative capital, The Hague, on May 18, 2025, and was attended by approximately 100,000 people; the second, on June 15, 2025, by approximately 150,000 people. The third demonstration, held in Amsterdam in October 2025, was attended by approximately 250,000 people.