Netherlands Pogrom

"The harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked." 

"Prime Minister Netanyahu views the horrifying incident with utmost gravity and demands that the Dutch government and security forces take vigorous and swift action against the rioters, and ensure the safety of our citizens."

PM Netanyahu's Office

"This is exactly what 'globalize the intifada' looks like."

"Mobs of hate-filled people chasing down and attacking innocent Israeli soccer fans, who they have dehumanized as 'Zionists', hunting down and brutalizing ordinary people who came to Amsterdam simply to enjoy a soccer match."

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO/national director, Anti-Defamation League 

"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."

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon

"Antisemitic, hateful rioters and criminals yesterday and last night have attacked Jewish visitors visiting our city."

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema

In this image taken from video, pro-Palestinian supporters march with Palestinian flags near the Ajax stadium in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)

 

Hordes of young Muslims in the Netherlands capital responded to social media calls to target Jews in
Amsterdam, when Israeli fans of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv came to watch a match between Amsterdam's Ajax and their Israeli team at Amsterdam's Johan Cruyff Arena. Following the match Maccabi supporters came under attack, and police were called in to intervene, according to the Mayor, to "protect Israeli supporters and escort them to hotels".

 

Muslim youth on scooters joined by the city's taxi drivers, scoured the city for identifiable Jews to beat them, then scurried off to avoid being detained by police. According to some of the victims of the attacks, rocks were thrown at them, their attackers shouting "Jewish, Jewish, IDF, IDF" and "Palestine", while beating their victims. 

"They were kicking me on the floor for about a minute, then they walked off, they weren't afraid of anything", described 24-year-old Israeli Adi Reuben, his face covered in blood, his nose broken. "So far, it is known that five people have been taken to the hospital and 62 individuals ave been arrested Politie Eenheid Amsterdam police unit reported on Friday morning.

Attackers seen on video were dragging, grabbing and kicking people, throwing them to the ground, documenting the brutality of the widespread attacks. Videos shared on Instagram showed anti-Israel protesters walking the streets with Palestinian flags draped on their backs, chanting, with police attempting to disperse the crowds. Security measures in the wake of the attacks would include preventive frisking, a ban on face-covering, and a temporary prohibition of demonstrations cross-city.

Tensions have been running high in the Netherlands in reflection of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. A demonstration was banned by authorities planned by anti-Israel protesters to take place near the football stadium i Amsterdam. Irrespective of which the protesters came out regardless, to conduct their 'protest' in a long-planned orchestration of virulent antisemitism.

"'I’m not Jewish!' cried one man as he was beaten by a mob. Others were forced to prove this by presenting their passports."

"One man jumped into a canal to escape his tormentors."

" Still others were attacked with fireworks, punched in the head, and, in one case, kicked repeatedly while unconscious on the ground."

Michael Murphy, National Post

"Attacks of this kind threaten not only Israel but endanger the entire world. We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews."

"In the end, they spread to all of society, and pass from country to country until they burn all of humanity."

"Therefore, I expect and demand that every responsible government take strong, vigorous, clear and urgent action."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli football supporters were attacked by groups of local Arabs near Amsterdam Central station, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Nov. 8, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video.  (X/iAnnet/via Reuter)