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Halsema on Dam speech: Pure antisemitism, you forfeit your right to peaceful protest

Halsema on Dam speech: Pure antisemitism, you forfeit your right to peaceful protest

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned antisemitic remarks made by a speaker at a demonstration on Dam Square, describing the statements as 'pure antisemitism.' The police and Public Prosecutor's Office have launched an investigation into the incident, while Halsema is considering stricter regulations for the protest organizers. The mayor emphasized that such rhetoric undermines the right to peaceful protest and is reviewing the city's future relationship with the group involved.

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