Tens of Thousands Join Amsterdam’s “Red Line” Protest Urging End to Gaza War
Massive Turnout at Museumplein Demands Dutch Action for Palestine
Tens of thousands of people dressed in red filled Amsterdam’s Museumplein on Sunday during the third “Red Line” protest, calling on the Dutch government to take firm action to end the war in Gaza and stop what they described as genocide against Palestinians.
The large demonstration began at 1 p.m., featuring speeches from several public figures, including former minister and women’s rights advocate Hedy d’Ancona. Shortly after, at around 1:45 p.m., participants began marching through the streets of Amsterdam despite gray skies and light drizzle.
Protesters Call for End to “Occupation and Genocide”
The crowd carried Palestinian flags and signs reading “Food Not Bombs”, “Do Something”, and “Stop Killing Children”. Throughout the march, chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Stop the genocide” echoed across the city center.
Reporters on the ground noted that people of all ages joined the rally, reflecting growing public concern in the Netherlands over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Families of Gaza Flotilla Detainees Join the March
Among the demonstrators were relatives of Dutch citizens who had joined the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission intercepted by Israeli forces last week. According to Dutch media reports, those detained are currently being held at Ketziot Prison in Israel’s southern Negev Desert.
Supporters called for their immediate release and demanded greater diplomatic pressure from The Hague.
The “Red Line” Movement Gains Momentum
Organizers of the Red Line movement emphasized their ongoing demand for concrete political action from the Dutch government to end the Israeli occupation and support Palestinian human rights.
This was the third major “Red Line” protest organized in just six months. The first two demonstrations, both held in The Hague, drew an estimated 100,000 and 150,000 participants, respectively — highlighting the movement’s rapid growth and nationwide support.
Growing Solidarity Across the Netherlands
With the latest protest in Amsterdam attracting tens of thousands more, the Red Line campaign has become one of the largest pro-Palestine movements in Dutch history, symbolizing a broader shift in public sentiment across Europe.
