In the early hours of Tuesday, police in The Hague, Netherlands, arrested around 125 activists as they dismantled a pro-Palestinian demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam. The protest had turned violent, prompting the need for police intervention to restore order. There were no reported injuries during the operation.
Video footage from the scene showed police using equipment to remove barricades and officers using force to disperse the protesters and dismantle their camp. The demonstrators had created barricades from wooden pallets and bicycles in an attempt to occupy a part of the university campus.
The protesters were calling for academic ties with Israel to be severed in response to the attacks on Gaza following incidents involving Hamas militants in Southern Israel. Similar demonstrations have been occurring at universities in France and the United Kingdom.
After scuffles broke out between two opposing activist groups, police issued orders for the protesters to leave the area. When they refused, police cleared the camp, citing safety concerns due to the barricades blocking access for emergency services.
The situation on the campus was reported to be calm the following morning, with police maintaining a presence in the area. The university had not responded to requests for comment at the time. Photos from the scene showed tents, banners, and debris left behind after the demonstration was dispersed.
