Police Investigate Force Used Against Protesters in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam police are investigating footage showing possible excessive force by riot police against protesters following a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Sunday night. Video circulating on social media depicts officers yelling at and striking recently released demonstrators with batons as they were transported away from the Dam, where gatherings are currently prohibited under a citywide emergency ordinance. Officers detained 281 individuals during the protest, citing refusal to disperse, with additional arrests made for various offenses, including possession of dangerous objects. The police reiterated their commitment to reviewing the use of force in this incident.