Massive Amsterdam 'Red Line' protest against Israel
The gist
More than 200,000 people joined Amsterdam's fourth "Red Line" march, organisers including Amnesty International's Dutch branch said.
The rally presses the Dutch government on Gaza and strains Netherlands-Israel ties.
How it unfolded
- May 18, 2025The first "Red Line" demonstration was held in The Hague, drawing 100,000 people.
- Jun 15, 2025A second "Red Line" demonstration in The Hague drew 150,000, followed by the fall of the Dutch government.
- Oct 5, 2025A third "Red Line" demonstration in Amsterdam drew around 250,000 people, according to organisers, a figure supported by local police.
Key terms
- minority coalition government
- A government formed by two or more political parties sharing executive power, usually when no party wins a majority.
- import ban on products from Israeli settlements
- Israeli civilian communities built in territories occupied by Israel since 1967, considered illegal under international law.
- Museumplein
- A public square in Amsterdam's Museumkwartier neighbourhood, home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum and Concertgebouw.
Source: Wikipedia