Chaos at Dutch University as Gaza Protests Spread Across Europe
14th May 2024
Safety fears surrounding pro-Palestine protests at the University of Amsterdam have prompted the institution to cancel all classes for two days, on May 14th and 15th, and to close all of its buildings.
Violent clashes have broken out between demonstrators and riot police three times in the past week. Reports say these took place after a group of “masked outsiders” joined the original peaceful group of activists calling for the university to cut its ties with Israeli institutions. Some of the mob caused “serious damage” to the building. The cost of this disruption has not been unveiled, but will be great.