Hundreds Thousands Protest Gaza Violence Netherlands,Belgium

On June 15, 2025, tens of thousands of protesters dressed in red marched in The Hague and Brussels, symbolically creating 'red lines' against violence and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In The Hague, organizers including Amnesty International, Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders, and Oxfam Novib reported around 150,000 participants demanding that the Dutch government impose sanctions on Israel and take a firmer stance against alleged war crimes and genocide in Gaza. The demonstration passed the International Court of Justice, which is currently hearing a case accusing Israel of genocide, and highlighted the humanitarian crisis caused by Israel's military campaign following a Hamas attack in 2023. Similarly, in Brussels, thousands gathered near the North Station to urge the Belgian government and the European Union to act with sanctions against Israel, reflecting public opinion that supports punitive measures comparable to those against Russia. Protesters criticized the lack of decisive political action despite widespread calls for accountability over civilian casualties and the blockade of aid in Gaza. Both events underscore the growing international demand for stronger governmental responses to the conflict and the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.