# More Than 200,000 Protest in Netherlands Against Israel Support

> Netherlands faces mass protest over Israel support as 200,000 demand stricter sanctions.
- Title: More Than 200,000 Protest in Netherlands Against Israel…
- Summary: Netherlands faces mass protest over Israel support as 200,000 demand stricter sanctions.
- Keywords: holanda, anistia internacional, comercio de armas, direitos humanos, faixa de gaza, hamas, israel, palestina, protestos, rob jetten, Poder360
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-internacional/mais-de-200-mil-protestam-na-holanda-contra-apoio-a-israel
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- Published: 2026-11-09T22:03:06+00:00
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- Topics: holanda, anistia internacional, comercio de armas, direitos humanos, faixa de gaza, hamas, israel, palestina, protestos, rob jetten, news, politics
## Protest in Amsterdam
More than 200,000 people participated in a protest in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 8, 2026.
## Protest Organizers
The protest was organized by human rights organizations including Amnesty International, Oxfam Novib, and Save the Children.
## Protest Demands
Participants demanded the suspension of direct and indirect arms trade with Israel, expanded trade restrictions, and sanctions against the Israeli government.
## Protest Name
The protest was called _Rode Lijn Voorbij_ (A line red passed, in Portuguese).
## Previous Protest
This was the fourth protest organized by the movement Red Line, with the previous one in October 2025 attracting about 250,000 people.
## Government Response
The Dutch government has imposed trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories since September 22, 2026.
## Criticism of Government
Participants criticized the Dutch government for not taking sufficient action against Israel, with one participant stating, 'In my opinion, they are not doing anything.'

> Na minha opinião, eles não estão fazendo nada
## Israeli Government Stance
The Israeli government rejects the claim that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
## Humanitarian Crisis
Over 1,550 Palestinians have died in Israeli military actions since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
## Background on Conflict
The conflict began after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and the capture of 251 people.
## Dutch Government Action
The Dutch government prohibits the import, purchase, and sale of products from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
## Criticism of Restrictions
Human rights organizations consider the Dutch restrictions insufficient and demand broader economic measures against Israel.
## Prime Minister's Stance
Prime Minister Rob Jetten previously participated in a similar protest in 2025 but declined to attend the November 8 protest as the first minister.
## Dutch Government Position
The Dutch government claims it has increased diplomatic and political pressure on Israel to comply with agreements related to Gaza.
## Current Situation
The protest occurred amid ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas since October 10, 2025.
## Key takeaway

Over 200,000 people in Amsterdam protested against Dutch government support for Israel, demanding sanctions and an end to arms trade.