The Amsterdam District Court upheld a protest ban amid violent clashes involving Israeli football supporters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators, citing public safety as the priority.
Hundreds defied the ban, chanting demands for an end to Israel's war on Gaza in Dam Square, showcasing rising tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict.
Witnesses, including tourists, reported being shocked by aggressive police responses, indicating a unique policing approach in Amsterdam during these escalating protests.
The violent clashes had escalated since the Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax match, where Maccabi fans incited tensions by burning a Palestinian flag.
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