Europe Sees Muted Protests on Third Anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Pro-Palestinian protests in Europe marking the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack saw significantly lower turnout and faced increased restrictions compared to previous years. Demonstrations in Germany, Britain, and the Netherlands resulted in dozens of arrests, with activists like Greta Thunberg criticizing police actions. In London, protesters chanted calls for an "intifada" outside a Jewish community organization's office. Amsterdam's mayor dispersed a rally where participants displayed pro-Hamas banners. The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs expects October 10 to be the largest protest day of the year globally.
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- European pro-Palestinian protests on the third anniversary of Oct. 7 saw lower turnout and faced more restrictions.
- Dozens were arrested in Germany, Britain, and the Netherlands during the anniversary demonstrations.
- Greta Thunberg criticized police brutality against protesters in Berlin.
- Protesters chanted calls for an 'intifada' outside the Board of Deputies of British Jews in London.
- Amsterdam's mayor dispersed a rally featuring pro-Hamas banners and chants.
- The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs anticipates Oct. 10 will be the year's largest protest day globally.
Pro-Palestinian activists marking the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack faced lower turnout and increased restrictions in Europe compared to previous years. In Germany, Britain, and the Netherlands, demonstrators encountered detentions and limitations. France and Spain saw protests overshadowed by domestic issues like education and housing crises, according to The Jerusalem Post. This contrasts sharply with the first anniversary in 2024, when hundreds of thousands marched in major European cities. While large rallies are still possible this weekend, including a Palestine Solidarity Campaign march in London expected to draw at least 10,000 people on October 10, the momentum appears diminished.
In Berlin, approximately 700 people gathered, including climate activist Greta Thunberg. German police reported over 30 arrests for "propaganda and violent offenses." Thunberg criticized the police response, stating they were protecting "themselves" while people protested "against genocide" with "extreme brutality."
London police detained 11 individuals. Five were arrested near the Board of Deputies of British Jews, accused of inciting racial hatred. The organization reported protesters chanting calls for an "intifada" outside their offices on the anniversary of the "worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust."
In the Netherlands, around 150 people protested in Amsterdam. Some displayed banners supporting Hamas and chanted "Long live October 7." Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema ordered the dispersal of the rally after participants deviated from the approved route, calling the slogans "shocking and disgusting."
Meanwhile, hundreds protested at universities in Edinburgh and Glasgow, with students at Edinburgh demanding the university sever ties with Israel. The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs anticipates October 10 will be the largest protest day of the year globally, with 357 pro-Palestinian demonstrations already held or planned worldwide this month.
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