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Caribbean Netherlands: Tens of thousands march in Hague against Dutch government’s Israel policy

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SHOTLIST: HAGUE, NETHERLANDS (MAY 18, 2025) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF THOUSANDS OF PROTESTERS WEARING RED GIVING SPEECHES, SINGING, MARCHING WHILE CARRYING PALESTINIAN FLAGS 2. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS HOLDING BANNERS, CHANTING SLOGANS UNDER POLICE SURVEILLANCE SCRIPT Nearly 100,000 people gathered in The Hague, the Netherlands on Sunday (May 18), to protest the Dutch government’s support for Israel and call for tougher action against its offensive in Gaza. Organized under the slogan “Draw a Red Line for Gaza,” the demonstration took place at Malieveld Square and was supported by over 80 international and local NGOs, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam Novib. Protesters wore red to symbolize the call for a moral boundary. While official figures estimated the turnout at more than 70,000, Oxfam Novib reported attendance at around 100,000. Speakers accused the Dutch government of remaining silent in the face of ongoing atrocities in Gaza and criticized its continued military and political support for Israel. Protesters demanded sanctions, an end to arms exports, and a fundamental shift in foreign policy. Marchers passed the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice, and the Dutch Parliament before returning to the square, chanting slogans such as “Stop the genocide,” “Free Palestine,” and “No justice, no peace.” The Israeli army intensified air assaults on Gaza in the last five days, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s Gulf tour that included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. At least 378 Palestinians were killed and scores injured in the onslaught, according to the Health Ministry. The Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive against Gaza since October 2023, killing more than 53,300 Palestinians, most of them women and children. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave. Writing by Aleyna Cil

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