Mass demonstrations erupted across Europe this weekend as anger mounts over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. The latest wave of protests — including a massive march in Amsterdam — comes less than a month before national elections in the Netherlands, underscoring how the war is reshaping political and public discourse.
The Amsterdam rally follows two earlier demonstrations in The Hague this year, both drawing tens of thousands. This time, the protest aligned with a weekend of global action that saw hundreds of thousands take to the streets in Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid, denouncing what they called Israel’s “indiscriminate assault” on Gaza.
Smaller but significant rallies were held in Paris, Lisbon, Athens, Skopje, London, and Manchester, reflecting a growing wave of international solidarity with Palestinians and frustration with the lack of progress toward peace.
The protests coincided with reports that Hamas had accepted parts of a new peace proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, raising faint hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.
Now entering its second year, the Gaza conflict has left the enclave in ruins — with famine conditions, tens of thousands dead, and Israel facing mounting accusations of genocide at international forums.
Adding to the global momentum, over two million Italians joined a general strike on Friday in solidarity with Palestinians — one of the largest demonstrations in Europe since the war began.
As pressure builds worldwide, protesters are calling for an immediate ceasefire, accountability for war crimes, and a renewed commitment to peace.
