Pro-Palestinian protesters detained in Amsterdam after city banned demonstrations due to violence
CBSOCT 25 2024
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 violence followed Maccabi's Europa League match against Ajax. While the atmosphere during match was reportedly relatively calm, clashes had occurred between Maccabi fans and pro-Palestinian protesters in the lead-up to the game, with the former accused of chanting racist anti-Arab slogans, attacking a taxi, and setting fire to a Palestinian flag.
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.
Metaculus Prediction
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Establishment split
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