Protests Sweep Netherlands, Jews Rally in Washington Against Gaza War
Several cities in the Netherlands witnessed organized protests at various train stations in support of the Palestinian cause. Demonstrators called for an end to the ceasefire in Gaza, while rallies condemning the war on Gaza took place in some US states.
According to Anadolu Agency, protesters organized demonstrations on Thursday at 15 train stations in 14 Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.
In Amsterdam, a group of protesters gathered in front of the central train station, chanting slogans such as “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” and “Gaza don’t cry… Palestine will never die.” The protesters also condemned the Dutch government’s support for Israel.
A group of protesters gathered in front of the central train station in Amsterdam (Anadolu)
Speaking to Anadolu, a Dutch protester stated that nearly two million people in Gaza are dying of hunger, describing the situation as tragic. He pointed out that Israel is working to fully control Gaza by killing its people through starvation, noting that Israel uses Hamas as a pretext to prevent humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza.
American Protests
The American capital, Washington, D.C., also witnessed a protest involving a group of Jews demanding an end to the Israeli war on Gaza, leading to the halt of traffic on major roads connecting Washington with Virginia and near government buildings, including the Congress.
Jews in Washington join protests condemning the war on Gaza (Anadolu)
Protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial near the State Department, while others gathered at the central train station and near the Congress building, calling for a ceasefire and an end to genocide. They also chanted slogans urging the Biden administration to stop supporting Israel and to withdraw the United States’ support for Israel.
Protests also took place in the state of Michigan calling for a cessation of the ceasefire in Gaza as President Joe Biden attended a campaign event, to denounce his pro-Israel policies.
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