Netherlands
🇳🇱 In defiance of a ban, pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Amsterdam, leading to detentions by police in riot gear. The protest follows clashes linked to an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match, sparking heightened tensions and accusations of antisemitism as the Netherlands grapples with rising violence.
🇳🇱 Starting Dec. 9, the Netherlands will implement land border controls with neighboring Schengen countries and some flights within the zone, lasting six months. This measure is part of a crackdown by the right-wing coalition led by Geert Wilders’ PVV party, following similar actions by Germany.
🇳🇱 Dutch PM Dick Schoof will skip the COP29 climate summit to address the aftermath of violent clashes in Amsterdam between Israeli soccer fans and pro-Palestinian protesters. Amid accusations of antisemitism, Dutch officials are investigating missed warnings from Israel.
🇳🇱 Dutch police detained 50 pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam after banning demonstrations due to prior clashes involving Israeli soccer fans. Police cleared 340 from the rally, citing ongoing antisemitic incidents linked to the Gaza conflict. The ban is extended until Thursday.
🇳🇱 The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces an external probe over alleged sexual misconduct, with pressure mounting for him to step aside temporarily. Khan, who denies wrongdoing, claims the allegations coincide with misinformation targeting his office.
🇳🇱 Amsterdam has banned protests after violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans by what the mayor called “antisemitic hit-and-run squads.” The clashes, sparked by deep anger over Gaza, saw arrests and injuries, shocking Dutch leaders. Netanyahu assured that those responsible will face prosecution.