Dutch authorities have apprehended 19 activists who occupied the entrance to the International Criminal Court (ICC), protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza.
The activists, associated with the Extinction Rebellion group, seized a bridge in front of the court in The Hague while displaying a banner that accused Netanyahu of being a war criminal.
“The demonstration did not cause any disturbance to the ICC normal activities. The situation was addressed by the ICC security with the police,” Sonia Robla, ICC spokesperson, said.
After a brief detention, the police released the activists, who then joined a small pro-Palestinian protest outside the ICC’s premises.
The Dutch branch of this activist group, primarily focused on climate change, has organised several pro-Palestinian solidarity events since the war started on October 7.
Source : AlJazeera
