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National Holocaust Museum Opens Amid Controversy

The new National Holocaust Museum is seen in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Netherlands's National Holocaust Museum is set to open on Sunday in Amsterdam, with a ceremony attended by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The museum aims to honor the memory of the 102,000 Jews deported from the Netherlands and murdered in Nazi camps during World War II.

However, Herzog's presence has sparked protests due to Israel's recent offensive in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered near the museum, waving flags and calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Protesters expressed opposition to Herzog's attendance, citing concerns over Israel's actions in the region.

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