Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were detained in Amsterdam as they gathered in Dam Square despite a ban on public protests. This action followed violent attacks on Israeli football fans, which the mayor attributed to antisemitism. The protests aimed to voice dissent against the ban and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Concerns escalated after 62 arrests were made following incidents of violence targeting fans, leading to calls for increased security. The mayor declared the city a ‘high-risk security area,’ prompting ongoing debates about freedom of expression and public safety.