America News Agency

In the evening, hundreds of people gathered near the famous Concertgebouw hall to protest the concert of Shai Abramson, the chief conductor of the Israeli army choir.

In a statement, police said: “Police intervened several times to keep demonstrators away and ensure public order.”

Authorities stated that riot police used batons after protesters set off smoke bombs, and one police officer was slightly injured.

Police also detained 22 people on charges including violating public assembly rules, possession of fireworks, and resisting arrest.

Shai Abramson was initially scheduled to conduct Concertgebouw’s annual public Hanukkah concert on the afternoon of December 14.