At least one climate activist at a protest in Amsterdam Sunday didn’t appreciate Greta Thunberg infusing her message with pro-Palestinian sympathies.
Wearing a keffiyeh scarf, Thunberg led the crowd in a “No climate justice on occupied land” chant:
Greta Thunberg following 2/2 #klimaatmars #KlimaatRechtvaardigheid #ClimateActionNow @GretaThunberg pic.twitter.com/iIGS9rh7kO
— iAnnet (@iAnnetnl) November 12, 2023
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That was too much for one man, who attempted to seize the microphone from the star activist, and temporarily did.
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“I came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view,” he said as Greta wrestled with him for control.
“Calm down,” Greta ordered as the crowd jeered the disruptor.
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As the man was forcefully led away off the stage, Greta followed, repeating, “Calm down!”
She then resumed her “No climate justice on occupied land!” chant.
Thunberg took part in a massive rally that organizers claimed had 85,000 attend.
πWat een dag! Bedankt voor jullie komst π. Dit was de grootste #klimaatmars ooit. Meer dan 85.000 mensen gingen de straat op voor het klimaat en rechtvaardigheid. Next: 22 november. Ga stemmen en kies voor een ander klimaat! #klimaatmars #decrisisisnu #verkiezingen2023 pic.twitter.com/EFkzEMtnGL
— Mars voor Klimaat en Rechtvaardigheid (@klimaatmars) November 12, 2023
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