The Netherlands: Pro-Israel demonstration and counter-demonstration in Amsterdam

Sep 17, 2026

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September 17, 2026, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands Holland: September 17, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dutch police separate pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian activist groups. On Dam Square, Hundreds of participants attended a national pro-Israel demonstration. At the same time, pro-Palestinian activists counter-protested in front of the National Monument on the Dam. At the end of the counter-protest, approximately 30 activists were arrested. Amsterdam The Netherlands Holland - ZUMAp202 20260917_zip_p202_024 Copyright: xJamesxPetermeierx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during counter-protest in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest was relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upheld the municipality’s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during counter-protest in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest was relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upheld the municipality’s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during counter-protest in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest was relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upheld the municipality’s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest is relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upholds the municipality s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest is relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upholds the municipality s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest is relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upholds the municipality s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police during a counter-protest against a pro-Israel event held at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 17, 2026. The counter-protest is relocated to Oude Turfmarkt after a court upholds the municipality s decision to prohibit the demonstration at Dam Square. Fadel Dawod Anadolu Amsterdam Netherlands. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxFadelxDawodx
AMSTERDAM - A man in H&M during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010410x originalFilename: 569010410.jpg
AMSTERDAM - National demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010405x originalFilename: 569010405.jpg
AMSTERDAM - The H&M was temporarily closed during a nationwide demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l, together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010398x originalFilename: 569010398.jpg
AMSTERDAM - A bag is being preventively searched during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010392x originalFilename: 569010392.jpg
AMSTERDAM - National demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010383x originalFilename: 569010383.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Participants at a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010334x originalFilename: 569010334.jpg
AMSTERDAM - A woman clears away pro-Palestine pamphlets during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010324x originalFilename: 569010324.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators hand out flyers during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l, together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010316x originalFilename: 569010316.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrator during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010304x originalFilename: 569010304.jpg
AMSTERDAM - National demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010293x originalFilename: 569010293.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Woman is searched during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010254x originalFilename: 569010254.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Participants at a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010241x originalFilename: 569010241.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators are being removed during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569008909x originalFilename: 569008909.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators are being removed during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l, together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569008905x originalFilename: 569008905.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators are being removed during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569008901x originalFilename: 569008901.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators are being removed during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569008887x originalFilename: 569008887.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators are being removed during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569008884x originalFilename: 569008884.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrators are being removed during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569008879x originalFilename: 569008879.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrator is searched during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569002265x originalFilename: 569002265.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Visitors during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569002224x originalFilename: 569002224.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Participants at a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569001998x originalFilename: 569001998.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Woman is searched during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569001949x originalFilename: 569001949.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Pro-Palestine demonstrator during a national rally on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569001841x originalFilename: 569001841.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Man with flag during a national demonstration on Dam Square organized by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569001757x originalFilename: 569001757.jpg
AMSTERDAM - A Palestinian flag is confiscated during a national demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l, together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569001625x originalFilename: 569001625.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Stage program during a national demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569001549x originalFilename: 569001549.jpg

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AMSTERDAM - National demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010405x originalFilename: 569010405.jpg

AMSTERDAM - National demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010383x originalFilename: 569010383.jpg

AMSTERDAM - National demonstration on Dam Square by the working group Op de Bres voor IsraÃ«l together with other organizations. A counter-demonstration has also been announced. DINGENA MOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x569010293x originalFilename: 569010293.jpg