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Revision as of 06:08, 8 November 2024 by Beccarose333 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Israeli soccer fans, supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., were reportedly attacked in Amsterdam on 7 November 2024 after attending a Europa League match against Ajax on Thursday evening. The violence appears to have been widespread and coordinated, with multiple incidents occurring across the city.
| Jewish Pogrom in Amsterdam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Netherlands, Amsterdam |
| Date | November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07) |
| Attack type | Assault, harassment, stabbing, and vehicle-ramming attack |
| Injured | 10 |
| Motive | Alleged anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment |
Some observers and media sources described the incidents as a mass pogrom against Jews due to their coordinated nature and the selection of Jewish and Israeli individuals as targets.
Background
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions related to the Israel-Palestine conflict, with pro-Palestinian demonstrations and calls for solidarity seen across several European cities. The Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax match was a high-profile event in the Europa League, attracting fans from both the local Dutch community and the Israeli community. Reports indicate that some of the attackers were from immigrant backgrounds and expressed strong political sentiments related to the Middle East conflict.
Course of Events
After the game, groups reportedly began targeting Israeli fans in various areas of Amsterdam. The attacks included stabbings, ramming attacks with cars, and assaults. According to eyewitnesses, some attackers shouted pro-Palestinian slogans, including "Free Palestine," resulting in injuries to at least ten individuals.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attacks, stating on X (formerly Twitter): "These are the true faces of the radical terrorism we are fighting. The Western world needs to wake up now!". Dutch authorities reported that they had arrested 30 individuals involved in the incidents.
Israeli diplomat Danny Danon stated that “we are receiving very disturbing reports of extreme violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Holland. There is a pogrom currently taking place in Europe in 2024.”
Response
At approximately 4:30 a.m. local time, the Israeli government dispatched two planes to Amsterdam to assist and, if necessary, evacuate Israeli citizens affected by the attacks. Israeli and Dutch authorities coordinated efforts to provide medical and logistical support to the victims.
Internationally, several American and European political figures expressed concern, calling for further investigation and enhanced security for Jewish communities in Europe.
Media Coverage and Public Reaction
The event sparked significant media attention in Israeli and Dutch outlets. Many Israeli sources labeled the incidents as part of a growing trend of antisemitic violence in Europe, while Dutch media focused on the rapid response by law enforcement. Social media hashtags like #AmsterdamPogrom and #StopAntisemitism trended globally, raising awareness of the events and fueling public debate.
See Also
- Jewish pogrom in Amsterdam
- Antisemitism in Europe
- Incidents of anti-Jewish violence
- Violence against Jews in Europe
References
- Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, Israeli authorities say, CNN, 8 November 2024
- Pogrom in Amsterdam: Muslim Mob Attacks Israelis After Game, COLlive, 7 November 2024.
- ^ "В Амстердаме прошли массовые еврейские погромы". korrespondent.net.
- COLlive, 7 November 2024
- sports, Ynet (November 8, 2024). "Stabbings, car ramming as Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans violently attacked in Amsterdam after match" – via www.ynetnews.com.
- "Netanyahu calls on Netherlands 'to act decisively and swiftly against the rioters' | The Times of Israel".
- Feldman, Joseph (November 7, 2024). "Pogrom in Amsterdam On Jews: Violence Erupts Against Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Following Match With Ajax - VINnews".
- "'Pogrom' in Amsterdam: Netanyahu sends planes to rescue Jews, US congressmen demand action - JNS.org".
- "Netanyahu sends rescue planes as Israeli fans violently attacked after Amsterdam soccer match".
External Links
- Violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam
- Large mobs of Middle Eastern migrants are hunting Jews on the streets of Amsterdam tonight.
- Disturbing reports of extreme violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Holland
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