Police Arrest 140 Pro-Palestine Students in Amsterdam, Dismantle Tents

On May 7, Dutch police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at the University of Amsterdam. Footage revealed officers dismantling barricades as tensions escalated. Police detained 140 individuals, releasing most but four held on charges of public violence. Authorities cited safety risks for dismantling tents after requests to vacate the campus went unheeded. However, Dutch Scholars for Palestine criticized police for alleged excessive force. Amsterdam University reported a peaceful protest turning violent, with incidents of assault and flag burning. #netherlands #propalestine #israelhamaswar #worldnews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: