Amsterdam – On October 5, 2025, hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Amsterdam in a massive pro-Palestine rally, waving Palestinian flags and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. The event, dubbed the third “Red Line” demonstration, turned into one of the largest anti-war protests in the Netherlands, with demonstrators of all ages braving rain for a 6-kilometer march from Museumplein. Organized by trade unions and far-left groups, the rally condemned Israel’s war in Gaza, with some chants echoing pro-Hamas sentiments amid calls to “end the genocide.” Police reported no major incidents, but the sheer scale has raised alarms about Europe’s shifting political landscape.

The protest, part of a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe from Istanbul to Paris, highlighted growing anti-Israel sentiment, with participants accusing the Dutch government of complicity. Critics argue this surge in pro-Hamas rallies signals Europe’s “fall” to radical influences, eroding democratic values and fostering division. The event’s timing, just days after the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has drawn sharp backlash from Jewish communities and pro-Israel groups, who see it as glorifying terrorism.