Hundreds of protesters gathered in Utrecht to demonstrate against the war in Gaza. They made a lot of noise with empty pans, whistles and drums. However, the demonstration attracted so many people that the Dutch Railways, in cooperation with the police, was forced to close off part of the gates and divert both passengers and new demonstrators. This led to minor altercations, but the police did not need to intervene. 

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations took place at all central stations in the Netherlands. They are protesting against the famine. This was also the case here in The Hague. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered and then marched to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Unannounced demonstration by palestine activists at the ministry of foreign affairs on Rijnstraat in The Hague. They demand release of the Madleen hostages. The demonstration was peaceful, police wanted to control three troublemakers after which it escalated.

The protest march “De straat op!” on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The protesters walked a short route through the center of Amsterdam, then were welcomed at Dam Square. Several groups with different points of view walked along.

Unannounced demonstration by students at Leiden University. They are calling for the university to cut ties with israeli universities.

For the Den Haag Centraal, newspaper.