03:57Thousands of activists gathered at the 'Against genocide, against war crimes, and against colonisation' rally in Amsterdam on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon amid ongoing escalations.
Footage shows demonstrators filling up Dam Square carrying photos of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while carrying signs: 'Juda Repent of your sins!', 'End Dutch Complicity'. Activists can also be seen watching and crying during performances.
"Israel is doing in Lebanon exactly what they've been doing in Gaza for almost a year and using the same tactics as well by de-humanizing and demonizing the civilians using the same scare tactics," a protester said.
The protest followed the assassination of long-time Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on Friday, an event that significantly escalated tensions in the region. One protester reflected on Nasrallah's legacy, stating, “He is a man who was appreciated by his friends and respected by his enemies."
On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed reports that its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah had died following an Israeli airstrike on the militant group's central headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs.
Earlier last week, the IDF announced the start of a campaign of airstrikes on Hezbollah positions dubbed 'Operation Northern Arrows'. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that these attacks have resulted in more than 1,030 deaths and left 6,300 people injured.
Tensions between the sides escalated in mid-September after a series of explosions of wireless communications devices used by Hezbollah left dozens dead and thousands injured. Hezbollah responded by launching hundreds of rockets into northern Israel. Hezbollah, Lebanese, and Palestinian factions have been exchanging cross-border shelling with the Israeli forces since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
'Against genocide and war crimes' - Thousands fill Amsterdam square demanding ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon as violence escalates
Thousands of activists gathered at the 'Against genocide, against war crimes, and against colonisation' rally in Amsterdam on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon amid ongoing escalations.
Footage shows demonstrators filling up Dam Square carrying photos of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while carrying signs: 'Juda Repent of your sins!', 'End Dutch Complicity'. Activists can also be seen watching and crying during performances.
"Israel is doing in Lebanon exactly what they've been doing in Gaza for almost a year and using the same tactics as well by de-humanizing and demonizing the civilians using the same scare tactics," a protester said.
The protest followed the assassination of long-time Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on Friday, an event that significantly escalated tensions in the region. One protester reflected on Nasrallah's legacy, stating, “He is a man who was appreciated by his friends and respected by his enemies."
On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed reports that its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah had died following an Israeli airstrike on the militant group's central headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs.
Earlier last week, the IDF announced the start of a campaign of airstrikes on Hezbollah positions dubbed 'Operation Northern Arrows'. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that these attacks have resulted in more than 1,030 deaths and left 6,300 people injured.
Tensions between the sides escalated in mid-September after a series of explosions of wireless communications devices used by Hezbollah left dozens dead and thousands injured. Hezbollah responded by launching hundreds of rockets into northern Israel. Hezbollah, Lebanese, and Palestinian factions have been exchanging cross-border shelling with the Israeli forces since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Thousands of activists gathered at the 'Against genocide, against war crimes, and against colonisation' rally in Amsterdam on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon amid ongoing escalations.
Footage shows demonstrators filling up Dam Square carrying photos of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while carrying signs: 'Juda Repent of your sins!', 'End Dutch Complicity'. Activists can also be seen watching and crying during performances.
"Israel is doing in Lebanon exactly what they've been doing in Gaza for almost a year and using the same tactics as well by de-humanizing and demonizing the civilians using the same scare tactics," a protester said.
The protest followed the assassination of long-time Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on Friday, an event that significantly escalated tensions in the region. One protester reflected on Nasrallah's legacy, stating, “He is a man who was appreciated by his friends and respected by his enemies."
On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed reports that its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah had died following an Israeli airstrike on the militant group's central headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs.
Earlier last week, the IDF announced the start of a campaign of airstrikes on Hezbollah positions dubbed 'Operation Northern Arrows'. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that these attacks have resulted in more than 1,030 deaths and left 6,300 people injured.
Tensions between the sides escalated in mid-September after a series of explosions of wireless communications devices used by Hezbollah left dozens dead and thousands injured. Hezbollah responded by launching hundreds of rockets into northern Israel. Hezbollah, Lebanese, and Palestinian factions have been exchanging cross-border shelling with the Israeli forces since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.