2024-05-06: A pro-Palestinian protest escalated when multiple individuals attacked demonstrators on Monday evening (6 May, Local time) at the University of Amsterdam in the capital city Amsterdam. Additionally, outside the protest area, individuals displaying Israeli flags also engaged in confrontations, leading to some being injured. Further investigation remains ongoing.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
