Pro-Palestinian protesters detained in Amsterdam after city banned demonstrations due to violence
CBSNov 10
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.