Month in prison for pro-Palestinian demonstrator who hit others with a plank

A man received a one-month prison sentence for assaulting two individuals during a pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam. Samer A., 37, attacked the victims with a wooden plank, causing head injuries. The incident occurred on May 6, 2024, when masked men disrupted the protest at the University of Amsterdam. Although he has already served 36 days in pre-trial detention, he must pay compensation to the victims. The court noted that both victims continue to suffer from physical and psychological issues due to the assault. A. was found guilty of attempted aggravated assault but was acquitted of public violence charges. The prosecution had sought a 100-day sentence with additional community service hours.