Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, off the coast of the Greek island of Crete. According to reports from the Israeli UN ambassador and fleet spokespeople, at least seven vessels have been stopped during the operation.
A woman who depicted Dutch asylum minister Marjolein Faber with a Hitler mustache during a demonstration has been acquitted. The court ruled that the act falls under freedom of expression and noted that politicians are expected to have a higher tolerance for such provocations.
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is taking action against the increasing issue of disruptive and intoxicated passengers on flights. Proposed measures to address this problem include implementing fines, adding warning labels on alcohol packaging, and creating blacklists for unruly travelers.
Following the World Cup quarter-final match between Morocco and France, police arrested eight people in Amsterdam due to civil unrest. Disturbances, including fires and attacks on officers with fireworks and furniture, occurred in neighborhoods like Nieuw-West and Noord, leading authorities to issue emergency orders to restore order.
Hugo de Jonge faces his first parliamentary inquiry regarding the government's COVID-19 policy before the summer recess. Political reporter Niels Klaassen examines the challenging questions surrounding De Jonge's ambitious goals and summarizes key lessons learned from the crisis.
Dozens of riot police officers and police dogs cleared the Tussen Meer street in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam following civil unrest. The disturbance occurred after hundreds of youths gathered to set fires and throw objects at police vehicles following the World Cup match between Morocco and France.