paroolSep 28, 2026, 15:11

ING office in Amsterdam-Oost vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized an ING bank branch in Amsterdam-Oost early Wednesday morning by breaking windows and spraying red paint. The group claims the bank is complicit in the conflict in Gaza through its business ties, while ING has condemned the act as based on misinformation and announced plans to file a police report.

Pro-Palestinian activists targeted an ING bank branch in Amsterdam-Oost early Wednesday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m., during which protesters broke windows, forced open doors, and sprayed red paint inside the office. The group Palestine Action NL claimed responsibility for the vandalism through social media, accusing the financial institution of complicity in the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank due to its reported business ties with the construction company Caterpillar.

This incident follows a series of similar attacks on various ING locations across Amsterdam, including sites in the city center, South, and Southeast. In response, ING condemned the actions as misplaced and based on misinformation. The bank stated that it intends to file a formal police report regarding the damages. No injuries were reported during the event, and authorities are continuing to monitor the situation following these repeated disruptions at bank premises throughout the capital.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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