Over 200,000 Rally in Amsterdam’s “Red Line” March for Gaza
AMSTERDAM: Thousands took to the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday, Nov 8, in solidarity with Palestinians and to demand tougher action against Israel. Amnesty International Netherlands said more than 200,000 people joined the fourth “Red Line” march. Police did not release their own estimate.The march was organised by a coalition of 13 groups, including Amnesty…
AMSTERDAM: Thousands took to the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday, Nov 8, in solidarity with Palestinians and to demand tougher action against Israel. Amnesty International Netherlands said more than 200,000 people joined the fourth “Red Line” march. Police did not release their own estimate.
The march was organised by a coalition of 13 groups, including Amnesty International, Oxfam Novib, Save the Children, PAX and The Rights Forum. Participants wore red and carried Palestinian flags and banners reading “Free Palestine” and “No Money for Genocide.” The route ran from Museumplein past Vondelpark and through central streets, halting traffic.
Protesters urged the Dutch government to stop direct and indirect arms supplies to Israel, tighten trade restrictions and cut ties with companies profiting from the occupation. Speakers included exiled Gaza journalist Amal Helles, singer Nai Barghouti, former Dutch minister Lilianne Ploumen and BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti.
The Netherlands bans imports from Israeli settlements and has backed EU-level trade measures, but organisers say this falls short. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said Friday his government is working to improve conditions in Gaza and press Israel diplomatically. He said he would not attend the march, citing his office.
Israel rejects accusations of genocide, saying its offensive was launched in self-defence after the Hamas-led attacks of Oct 7, 2023, which killed about 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. Despite a ceasefire that took effect on Oct 10, 2025, Israeli strikes and Palestinian deaths in Gaza have not fully stopped. Police detained four people but described the march as largely peaceful and orderly.
