Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through The Hague on Sunday to protest the Dutch government’s stance on Israel and the war in Gaza. Organizers estimated that over 150,000 people participated, exceeding the attendance of the initial Red Line protest in May.

The demonstration, organized by a coalition of human rights and pro-Palestinian groups, aimed to pressure the Dutch government to take decisive action against Israel’s alleged violations of international humanitarian law. Protesters wore red clothing to symbolize a “red line” that they believe the government has failed to establish.

Marjon Rozema of Amnesty International Netherlands stated, “The Dutch cabinet still refuses to draw a red line. That is why we do it, for as long as necessary.”

Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof acknowledged the protests, stating that the Netherlands remains committed to ending the violence and lifting the humanitarian blockade in Gaza. He added, “To all those gathered in The Hague, I say: we see you and we hear you. Our ultimate goal is the same — to end the suffering in Gaza as soon as possible.”

Schoof and other ministers faced criticism for their silence following the first Red Line demonstration.

Earlier in the week, Schoof indicated that the Netherlands might request EU sanctions against two far-right Israeli ministers accused of inciting extremist violence and violating Palestinian human rights.

In May, the European Union announced a review of its political and economic agreement with Israel due to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp initiated this review, marking what has been interpreted domestically as the strongest criticism of Israel by the Dutch government since the onset of the Gaza bombardment.

Other Red Line protests occurred throughout the weekend, including one on Terschelling Island, where approximately 2,000 individuals dressed in red formed a red line on the beach during the Oerol theater festival. The organizers said it was a way for visitors, artists, and islanders to express solidarity with the protest in The Hague.