In defiance of a public protest ban, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were detained in Amsterdam after gathering in Dam Square to demand an end to the Gaza conflict. The rally came amid rising tensions and violence following antisemitic attacks targeting Israeli football fans, which led to multiple hospitalizations. Amsterdam’s Mayor Femke Halsema imposed a ban on gatherings in response to the unrest. Protesters argued for their right to express dissent against Israeli actions and the violent outbursts, highlighting the complex interplay of local and global sentiments surrounding the ongoing conflict.