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At least ten injured, two missing in pogrom in Amsterdam – Israel News

Vaseline November 8, 2024

Violent attacks on Maccabi Fans of Tel Aviv are taking place in Amsterdam following the football match that took place on Thursday evening between Maccabi and Ajax.

On Monday, Spanish newspaper AS reported that a pro-Palestinian group planned to protest against the Israeli team and its fans outside the stadium, and on Tuesday it was reported that Mossad agents would join the team in addition to Maccabi’s regular security. to provide extra protection.

Earlier on Thursday, the NL Times reported that several people had been arrested for rioting. However, the Amsterdam police have not confirmed whether they were fans of the football club or pro-Palestinian supporters.

In addition, local law enforcement provided protection to the hundreds of Maccabi supporters who showed up to watch the match.

Several reports in both Israel and Amsterdam have indicated that the Israeli embassy in the Netherlands has become involved and is assisting in moving the Israelis to a safe location.

Tonight Jews are being openly beaten in Amsterdam pic.twitter.com/O8mqzX5cF8

— Opensource Intel (@Osint613) November 8, 2024

Footage circulating on social media shows fans being beaten, chased with knives and narrowly avoiding being hit by vehicles.

This was said by a member of Chabad Amsterdam who was at the match The Jerusalem Post“I am now in shock and hope it will be over soon. Didn’t expect it at all.”

“We’ll try to help everyone, Bez’h,” he added.

According to MaarivAt least one attempt has been made to kidnap an Israeli, and many have barricaded themselves in shops and buildings.

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“I called my friend and a voice in Arabic answered,” one man said.

Several videos showed Israelis jumping into canals to avoid demonstrators.

“We experience that exactly what they told us at school would never happen again,” said another Maariv.

These attacks come just hours after the country commemorated the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Naphtali Bennett

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett posted on X/Twitter to alert people to the situation.

“At these moments the Arabs are rampaging around and brutally beating Israeli tourists in a way that appears life-threatening,” he wrote.

“I call on everyone who can to act in whatever way they can to save their lives. Wake up.”

Bennett posted messages in both Hebrew and English, urging authorities to get involved.

“What I see seems life-threatening: innocent people being run over, beaten, driven into a river and more,” his post said in English.

“I call on the Dutch authorities to take immediate action to prevent injuries and worse. Anyone who can do something, please do it now.” he tagged Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, who has not yet addressed the situation.

Gideon Sa’ar

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed on X that he is in contact with authorities in the Netherlands and has set up a hotline for Israelis and Jews in danger.

Make sure you make the right choice. It is important that you get your money back Phone number – Phone number: 0097225303155

— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) November 8, 2024

The Israeli embassy in the US set up additional hotlines.

“(We) urge Israelis in need of assistance to call one of these numbers: +97225303155, +31634138229”

Eli Beer

“This is what happens when terrorists enter Europe,” wrote Eli Beer, president of United Hatzalah.

“Tonight in the center of Amsterdam, young Jews were attacked by Palestinians, who faced an attempted lynching. The police were absent or arrived late. This is happening in the heart of Europe, and it is just the beginning. In Israel we are confronted with this every day, but now it is spreading to Europe.”

Raz Amir

Israeli fans told journalist Raz Amir that they believe the attack was pre-planned.

According to Amir, the police left the Maccabi Tel Aviv fans alone and did not provide any escort from the moment they boarded the trains and headed to the hotels.

“The Dutch police sold us so that the Arabs would lynch us,” one fan told him after escaping the attack and arriving at Amsterdam airport wounded and bloody.

“This looks like a PLANNED and ORGANIZED POGROM in Amsterdam,” Bennett wrote.

Danny Danon

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon discussed the situation and called on the UN to condemn the pogrom.

“These are the true faces of the supporters of the radical terrorism we are fighting,” he wrote.

“The Western world must wake up now!! This is the moment when the UN must immediately and clearly condemn the violence of the Palestinians and their supporters. The Dutch authorities must now take decisive action against terrorism.”

The Prime Minister’s Office released a statement saying Netanyahu had authorized two emergency flights, which departed for Amsterdam.

“The Prime Minister takes the horrific event very seriously and demands that the Dutch government and Dutch security forces take strong and swift action against the rioters and ensure the peace of our citizens,” the statement said.

Itamar Ben-Gvir

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote that he was in constant contact with the Israeli police, who have been working with the Dutch police to “rescue Israeli citizens and investigate the serious lynching incidents in the Netherlands.”

“This is not just an injury to Jews and Israelis, but a warning signal to all European countries against radical Muslim violence. Those who turn a blind eye to Islamic terrorism in the Middle East will encounter it at home in Europe and the West. Today the victims were Israelis, tomorrow you will be Europeans,” he wrote.

According to local law enforcement, 65 protesters have been arrested so far and police are not yet in control of the situation.

Local authorities have reported that 10 Israelis have been injured in the pogrom so far, while consul members are currently searching hospitals.

Two people have been reported missing.

Authorities say the situation has calmed down in the past hour and Israelis have been ordered to shelter in place.

NSC guidelines

The National Security Council has issued a new warning to Israelis and Jews in the Netherlands.

“Avoid movements on the streets and lock yourself in hotel rooms. The externalization of Israeli and Jewish symbols must be avoided.”

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