Thousands of supporters gathered at the Stopera in Amsterdam, waving Israeli and Dutch flags, to demonstrate solidarity with the Jewish community and speak out against the alarming surge in antisemitism in the country.

Thousands of people protested against antisemitism and in support of Jews and Israel on Thursday, at gathering in Amsterdam organized by Christian Zionists and Jewish groups. Police removed several anti-Israel protesters who showed up to confront the crowd at the so-called Stopera complex near the city’s Waterloo Square.

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema banned a rally against antisemitism that was set to occur Thursday evening, citing a concern for Jewish citizens of the city, according to the mayor’s office.

Jewish communities worldwide are facing heightened antisemitism, particularly following the recent Hamas-Israel conflict. In the world of democratic p