Amsterdam Tribute: Thousands of Shoes
Laid Out for Gaza Killed in Gaza War

Times Now World

(April 12, 2026) — Thousands gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where children’s shoes and toys were laid out in a powerful tribute to young lives lost in Gaza. Organised by the Plant an Olive Tree group, the memorial aimed to highlight the human cost of the ongoing conflict, with names of child victims read aloud to the crowd.

According to UNICEF data, over 21,000 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, intensifying global concern and calls for accountability. The protest underscores growing international attention on the humanitarian impact of the conflict.