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Leaders
10 hours ago
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- Leaders
In Photos: Massive "Red Line" March in Netherlands Demands Gaza Action
Tens of thousands of people dressed in red marched through the streets of The Hague on Sunday, demanding more action from the Dutch government against what they termed a 'genocide' in Gaza. Rights groups, including Amnesty International and Oxfam, organized the demonstration, which stretched from the city to the International Court of Justice, creating a symbolic 'red line' to highlight their cause. Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters march demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. A Red Sea for Gaza in Central Park Many demonstrators waved Palestinian flags while chanting slogans like 'Stop the Genocide.' They transformed a central park into a vibrant sea of red on a sunny afternoon. Protesters brandished banners with powerful messages such as 'Don't look away, do something,' 'Stop Dutch complicity,' and 'Be silent when kids sleep, not when they die.' These slogans resonated deeply with the crowd, emphasizing the urgency of their demands. Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters march demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Organizers urged the Dutch government to take immediate action. The government recently collapsed on June 3 after a far-right party withdrew from a fragile coalition. They insisted that 'People in Gaza cannot wait, and the Netherlands has a duty to do everything it can to stop the genocide.' This call to action reflects the growing frustration among citizens regarding the government's inaction. Red-clad protesters march demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Dodo Van Der Sluis, a 67-year-old pensioner, expressed her feelings to AFP: 'It has to stop. Enough is enough. I can't take it anymore.' She emphasized the importance of taking action as a Dutch citizen, stating, 'It's something you have to do.' Her words echoed the sentiments of many participants who felt compelled to voice their concerns. Two women draped in Palestinian flags used the Peace Palace tram stop sign to take images of tens of thousands of red-clad protesters marched demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Record-Breaking Attendance A previous protest in The Hague on May 18 attracted over 100,000 people, according to organizers. They described it as the largest demonstration in the country in 20 years. However, police did not provide an estimate for that event, leaving the exact numbers uncertain. Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters marched past the Peace Palace, housing the International Court of Justice, rear, demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. The ongoing Gaza war began after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. This assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people on the Israeli side, primarily civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. Additionally, Hamas militants took 251 hostages, with 54 still believed to be held in Gaza, including 32 individuals the Israeli military has declared dead. A woman draped in a Palestinian flag speaks on her mobile phone as protestors wearing red gather during a demonstration demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Rising Casualties in Gaza The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza reports that Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 55,207 people, most of whom are civilians. The United Nations considers these figures reliable, highlighting the severity of the situation. Red-clad protesters march demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Currently, the International Court of Justice is reviewing a case brought by South Africa against Israel. This case argues that Israel's actions in Gaza violate the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Israel, however, strongly rejects these accusations, maintaining its stance on the conflict. Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters marched past the Peace Palace, housing the International Court of Justice, rear, demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. In conclusion, the protests in The Hague reflect a growing demand for action regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. As citizens rally for justice, the international community watches closely, awaiting the Dutch government's response. Short link : Post Views: 18
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people dressed in red marched through the streets of The Hague Sunday to demand more action from the Dutch government against what they termed a "genocide" in Gaza. Rights groups such as Amnesty International and Oxfam organised the demonstration through the city to the International Court of Justice, creating a so-called "red line". Many waving Palestinian flags and some chanting "Stop the Genocide", the demonstrators turned a central park in the city into a sea of red on a sunny afternoon. One of the organising groups, Oxfam Novib, estimated that 150,000 people had taken part in the march. Dutch police generally do not estimate demonstration turnouts. Protesters brandished banners reading "Don't look away, do something", "Stop Dutch complicity", and "Be silent when kids sleep, not when they die". Organisers urged the Dutch government -- which collapsed on June 3 after a far-right party pulled out of a fragile coalition -- to do more to rein in Israel for its military offensive on the Palestinian territory. "People in Gaza cannot wait and the Netherlands has a duty to do everything it can to stop the genocide," they said in their call to action. Dodo Van Der Sluis, a 67-year-old pensioner, told AFP: "It has to stop. Enough is enough. I can't take it anymore." "I'm here because I think it's maybe the only thing you can do now as a Dutch citizen, but it's something you have to do," she added. A previous protest in The Hague on May 18 drew more than 100,000 people, according to organisers, who described it as the country's largest demo in 20 years. Police also did not give an estimate for that demonstration. The Gaza war was sparked by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas. That assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. The militants also took 251 hostages, of whom 54 are still thought to be held in Gaza, including 32 the Israeli military has said are dead. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 55,207 people, the majority of them civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable. The International Court of Justice is currently weighing a case brought by South Africa against Israel, arguing its actions in Gaza breach the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Israel strongly rejects the accusations. ric/jhb
France 24
16 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
Rights groups such as Amnesty International and Oxfam organised the demonstration through the city to the International Court of Justice, creating a so-called "red line". Many waving Palestinian flags and some chanting "Stop the Genocide", the demonstrators turned a central park in the city into a sea of red on a sunny afternoon. Protesters brandished banners reading "Don't look away, do something", "Stop Dutch complicity", and "Be silent when kids sleep, not when they die". Organisers urged the Dutch government -- which collapsed on June 3 after a far-right party pulled out of a fragile coalition -- to do more to rein in Israel. "People in Gaza cannot wait and the Netherlands has a duty to do everything it can to stop the genocide," they said in their call to action. Dodo Van Der Sluis, a 67-year-old pensioner, told AFP: "It has to stop. Enough is enough. I can't take it anymore." "I'm here because I think it's maybe the only thing you can do now as a Dutch citizen, but it's something you have to do," she added. A previous protest in The Hague on May 18 drew more than 100,000 people, according to organisers, who described it as the country's largest demo in 20 years. Police did not give an estimate for that demonstration. The Gaza war was sparked by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas. That assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. The militants also took 251 hostages, of whom 54 are still thought to be held in Gaza, including 32 the Israeli military has said are dead. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 55,207 people, the majority of them civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable. The International Court of Justice is currently weighing a case brought by South Africa against Israel, arguing its actions in Gaza breach the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Israel strongly rejects the accusations.
Int'l Business Times
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Tens Of Thousands Rally In Dutch Gaza Protest
Tens of thousands of people dressed in red marched through the streets of The Hague Sunday to demand more action from the Dutch government against what they termed a "genocide" in Gaza. Rights groups such as Amnesty International and Oxfam organised the demonstration through the city to the International Court of Justice, creating a so-called "red line". Many waving Palestinian flags and some chanting "Stop the Genocide", the demonstrators turned a central park in the city into a sea of red on a sunny afternoon. Protesters brandished banners reading "Don't look away, do something", "Stop Dutch complicity", and "Be silent when kids sleep, not when they die". Organisers urged the Dutch government -- which collapsed on June 3 after a far-right party pulled out of a fragile coalition -- to do more to rein in Israel. "People in Gaza cannot wait and the Netherlands has a duty to do everything it can to stop the genocide," they said in their call to action. Dodo Van Der Sluis, a 67-year-old pensioner, told AFP: "It has to stop. Enough is enough. I can't take it anymore." "I'm here because I think it's maybe the only thing you can do now as a Dutch citizen, but it's something you have to do," she added. A previous protest in The Hague on May 18 drew more than 100,000 people, according to organisers, who described it as the country's largest demo in 20 years. Police did not give an estimate for that demonstration. The Gaza war was sparked by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas. That assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. The militants also took 251 hostages, of whom 54 are still thought to be held in Gaza, including 32 the Israeli military has said are dead. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 55,207 people, the majority of them civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable. The International Court of Justice is currently weighing a case brought by South Africa against Israel, arguing its actions in Gaza breach the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Israel strongly rejects the accusations.
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
THE HAGUE: Tens of thousands of people dressed in red marched through the streets of The Hague today to demand more action from the Dutch government against what they termed a "genocide" in Gaza. Rights groups such as Amnesty International and Oxfam organised the demonstration through the city to the International Court of Justice, creating a so-called "red line." Many waving Palestinian flags and some chanting "Stop the Genocide", the demonstrators turned a central park in the city into a sea of red on a sunny afternoon. Protesters brandished banners reading "Don't look away, do something", "Stop Dutch complicity", and "Be silent when kids sleep, not when they die." Organisers urged the Dutch government – which collapsed on June 3 after a far-right party pulled out of a fragile coalition – to do more to rein in Israel. "People in Gaza cannot wait and the Netherlands has a duty to do everything it can to stop the genocide," they said in their call to action. Dodo Van Der Sluis, a 67-year-old pensioner, told AFP: "It has to stop. Enough is enough. I can't take it anymore." "I'm here because I think it's maybe the only thing you can do now as a Dutch citizen, but it's something you have to do," she added. A previous protest in The Hague on May 18 drew more than 100,000 people, according to organisers, who described it as the country's largest demo in 20 years. Police did not give an estimate for that demonstration. The Gaza war was sparked by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Palestinian fighter group Hamas. That assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. The fighters also took 251 hostages, of whom 54 are still thought to be held in Gaza, including 32 the Israeli military has said are dead. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 55,207 people, the majority of them civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable. The International Court of Justice is currently weighing a case brought by South Africa against Israel, arguing its actions in Gaza breach the 1948 UN Genocide Convention.
