Amsterdam Police Detain Dozens for Defying Protest Ban

Above: A supporter waves a Palestinian flag in front of Police officers during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the sideline of the UEFA Europa League football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on Nov. 7, 2024. Image copyright: JEROEN JUMELET/Contributor/ANP/AFP via Getty Images

The Facts

  • Dutch police on Sunday arrested over 300 pro-Palestinian protesters for ignoring a demonstration prohibition put in place following clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans and locals on Thursday.

  • Amsterdam authorities had imposed a three-day ban on all protests on Friday after violent attacks on Israeli soccer supporters across the city left five people hospitalized.


The Spin

Pro-Palestine narrative

The protest ban infringes on legitimate rights to demonstrate against Israeli actions in Gaza, while peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters are being unfairly labeled as antisemitic for expressing political dissent against Israeli policies.

Pro-Israel narrative

The attacks represent a dangerous surge in antisemitism that echoes dark historical periods — threatening Jewish safety in Europe and requiring immediate intervention to prevent further violence against Israeli citizens.


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