16.06.2025 16:55
Approximately 150,000 people gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, to protest the government's pro-Israel policy. The demonstrators called for humanitarian access to Gaza and the cessation of military support. The protests were recorded as the largest demonstration in The Hague in the last 20 years.
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Approximately 150,000 people gathered in Malieveld Square in The Hague, Netherlands, to protest the government's pro-Israel policy with the slogan "Draw the Red Line."
150,000 PEOPLE GATHERED IN THE HAGUE FOR PALESTINE
About 150,000 Dutch people gathered in the administrative capital of the Netherlands, The Hague, demanding the government to "Draw a Red Line" against Israel. Participants in the demonstration, organized by numerous international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), wore red clothing to symbolize the red line.
"STOP ARMS EXPORTS"
Demonstrators condemned the Dutch government's military support for Israel, calling for an immediate halt to arms exports and urgent humanitarian access to Gaza. Dozens of NGOs, including local human rights organizations, Palestinian support groups, and associations for women, children, and humanitarian aid, participated in the event, while Oxfam Novib, one of the organizing NGOs, announced the number of participants as 150,000.
Speakers at the demonstration emphasized that hundreds of people have died from hunger in Gaza since March. They accused the Dutch government of remaining silent about Israel's actions in Gaza. Demonstrators demanded that the government adopt stricter policies towards Israel, end military and political support, and impose sanctions.
"A RED LINE SHOULD BE DRAWN FOR GAZA"
The crowd marching behind a banner reading "A Red Line Should Be Drawn for Gaza" chanted slogans such as "The Schoof government is deaf," "Government, be ashamed, your hands are bloody," "Holland pays, Israel bombs," "Free Palestine," "There is no peace on occupied land," "Stop the genocide," and "Stop killing children." During their march, demonstrators passed in front of the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice, and the Dutch Parliament before returning to Malieveld Square.
100,000 PEOPLE GATHERED IN MAY
Some of the NGOs organizing the march had previously held a demonstration of 100,000 people in Malieveld Square in The Hague on May 18, citing that no results came from their discussions with the government regarding drawing a red line against Israel in April.
A statement on the website of Amnesty International emphasized that the Schoof government has not yet drawn a "red line" despite Israel's continuous violations of the laws of war and has refused to take action to end impunity.
Due to the government's disregard for the demands of Palestinian supporters after the May 18 demonstration, a larger protest was held today, demanding the government to take action against Israel.
THE DUTCH PRIME MINISTER: "WE SEE YOU, WE HEAR YOUR VOICES"
Dick Schoof, the Prime Minister of the Dutch Interim Government, shared on his X account regarding the Palestinian support demonstration held in The Hague, stating, "The images and stories coming from Gaza are soul-wrenching. The humanitarian suffering is unique and unacceptable. Thousands of people raised their voices this afternoon from Malieveld with concern, anger, and frustration for Gaza."
Schoof stated that the Netherlands continues to work to stop the violence and end the humanitarian blockade, saying, "We are constantly evaluating how we can be most effective in improving the situation on the ground with the efforts we show both in front of and behind the scenes."
The Prime Minister expressed that a ceasefire should be established and more humanitarian aid should be provided to the suffering population, stating, "To all those people in The Hague, I say, we see you and we hear your voices."
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"Our ultimate goal is to end the suffering in Gaza as soon as possible," he completed his words.
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