According to Dutch police, 22 people were arrested on Sunday during protests against a performance by Israeli army cantor Shai Abramson in Amsterdam.
Dec 15, 2025, 06:11Dec 15, 2025, 06:11
As the police announced, several hundred people had gathered in front of the renowned Concertgebouw that evening. The police intervened several times “to keep the demonstrators at a distance and to maintain public order.”
Police used batons as protesters set off smoke bombs.Image: keystone
When demonstrators set off smoke bombs, the police reportedly used batons. One officer suffered minor injuries in the collision, police said. The 22 people arrested are therefore charged with violations of the assembly law, possession of fireworks and resistance to their arrest.
Abramson was originally scheduled to perform at the annual concert for the Jewish Festival of Lights Hanukkah at the Concertgebouw on Sunday afternoon. However, there were protests against his appearance because of his ties to the Israeli army. His participation in the large concert in the afternoon was then canceled, but he performed at two smaller concerts in the evening. (sda/afp)