Tens of thousands march in the Netherlands to protest against Gaza genocide
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Tens of thousands protested in The Hague, urging the Dutch government to stop its support for Israel amid ongoing violence in Gaza. Organizers claimed this was the largest demonstration in two decades, with over 100,000 attendees. The rally highlighted significant humanitarian concerns, with statements from Amnesty International calling for action against perceived genocide and human rights abuses. Public sentiment expressed through individual testimonies highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with the government's stance during the ongoing conflict that has resulted in significant casualties.
Organisers claimed it was the largest demonstration in two decades, gathering over 100,000 participants urging the Dutch government to act against Israel's actions in Gaza.
Jolanda Nio expressed frustration with the Dutch government's inaction, stating, 'Sometimes I'm ashamed of the government because it doesn't want to set any limits.'
Marjon Rozema from Amnesty International emphasized the call for the Dutch government to cease support for Israel amidst accusations of genocide and human rights violations.
With the death toll over 61,700 in Gaza, the protest aimed to pressure the Dutch government to reflect on its political stance regarding Israel's actions.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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