Amsterdam Soccer Pogrom

Five men sentenced over Amsterdam soccer pogrom

Amsterdam District Court sentences five men to prison terms of up to six months for their involvement in the violence against Israeli soccer fans in November.

Report:

New investigation accuses Israelis of instigating Amsterdam riot

A Washington Post article disputes claims of one-sided violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam, citing footage showing that both sides engaged in aggression.

Amsterdam soccer pogrom:

Prosecutor claims violence was not influenced by antisemitism

Prosecutors call for two years in jail for man suspected of punching and kicking Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam on November 7, but claim there was no evidence of a terrorist intent and the violence was not motivated by antisemitism.

Amsterdam pogrom:

Suspects will not be facing terrorism charges

Dutch Chief Public Prosecutor says that seven suspects in the attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam will be facing charges that include violence and public insult but not terrorism charges: From a legal standpoint, there was no terrorism involved.

Because of Black Friday?

Amsterdam mayor cancels and moves rally against antisemitism

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema banned a demonstration this evening against rising antisemitism in the city, claiming that there are not enough police to protect the demonstrators and Black Friday shoppers.

Following pogrom:

Amsterdam bans Italian fans with antisemitic history

City of Amsterdam announces that no traveling fans will be permitted at Ajax Amsterdam's Europa League home game against Italian club Lazio on December 12.

Netherlands:

'No prior warnings received'

One day after outrageous remarks by the mayor of Amsterdam, the Netherlands claims that Israel did not provide on information about a pogrom planned by Muslims in the city.

'Pogrom - Israeli propaganda'

Amsterdam Mayor makes outrageous statement

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema said in an interview that the Israeli government referred to the attacks on Israeli soccer fans in her city as a pogrom to 'incriminate Muslim Moroccans.'

Amsterdam pogrom

Dutch police investigating 45 individuals

Dutch police chief says the investigation is focused on "all crimes committed in the run-up to the game and in its aftermath".

Over Amsterdam pogrom

Report: Dutch government could fall

Dutch cabinet meets for emergency session amid reports the coalition could implode over the government's handling of the violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.

High tensions:

Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

Anti-Israel activists gathered to protest in the French capital ahead of the game between the Israeli and French national teams which is being held a week after mobs attacked Israeli fans in Amsterdam.

Sa'ar to French FM:

'Israeli fans' security must be assured'

Israeli Foreign Minister speaks with French counterpart ahead of big match between the countries' national soccer teams, which is being played exactly a week after the Amsterdam soccer pogrom.

Amsterdam:

Anti-Israel protesters detained as demonstrations continue

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators carrying PLO flags detained in Amsterdam's city center after defying restrictions put in place following last week’s pogrom.

The re-emergence of Jew-hate in Amsterdam

For the moment, I am thinking more about the Dutch non-Arabs who are celebrating the “Jew hunt” than I am about the Muslim attackers. Op-ed.

Amsterdam Pogrom:

Premeditated attack coordinated by UNRWA affiliate

'UNRWA staff has been repeatedly exposed as active terrorists. If anyone doubted this, even after 10/7, this is more proof of the deep-seated rot within UNRWA’s organizational culture,' says Marcus Sheff, head of IMPACT-se.

Amsterdam:

Protesters torch tram as fresh riots erupt

Fresh rioting breaks out in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, where protesters damage public property and set a tram ablaze.

Dutch PM:

'No excuse for deliberate search and hunting down of Jews'

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemns violence against Israeli fans after a soccer match in Amsterdam last week, calling it 'unadulterated antisemitic violence.'

Real Talk:

The Maccabi Tel Aviv fan who fought back in Amsterdam

Dan Kopla, a soccer fan who was present in Amsterdam for the riots, shares his harrowing experiences and what they taught him.

Arab affairs correspondent:

'Europe at point of no return'

'Antisemitic incidents in Europe prevent women from walking in certain areas, citizens feel insecure,' says Zvi Yehezkeli on pogrom in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam pogrom victims say some police participated in beatings

Several victims of last week's pogrom in Amsterdam tell Israeli media police officers beat them as well as the pogromists, one said he was hit with a baton by the policeman he begged to help him.

UN rapporteur appears to blame victims for Amsterdam pogrom

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese approvingly quotes post calling the Amsterdam pogrom "a lie," calls on media to "set record straight" while saying "Israel and Israelis can never be in the wrong."

Message of solidarity

Macron to attend France-Israel soccer match

French President's office says his decision to attend Thursday's game aims to "send a message of fraternity and solidarity" after the Amsterdam pogrom.

Held despite ban

Violence erupts during anti-Israel demonstration in Amsterdam

Violence erupts as law enforcement confronts Palestinian Arab demonstrators who gathered at Dam Square despite temporary protest ban. Over 50 arrested.

Antisemitism in the Netherlands:

I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

President of NIK Central Committee and EJA Vice President Ellen Van Praagh says her parents warned her of antisemitism in her country 'I laughed at them and said, 'That's absolutely not true. That's not going to happen in Holland, never.' Sadly, I was wrong!'

NSC to Israelis abroad:

Avoid sporting and cultural events

Following the attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam and in light of calls among terrorist-supporter groups to harm Israelis and Jews the Israeli National Security Council is calling on Israelis to avoid Israeli sporting events abroad.

Netanyahu:

'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked Holland for its conduct during the attacks on Israelis and warned: 'We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews.'

After the pogrom

World Betar activists rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

Activists from the World Betar movement are holding rally today in Amsterdam’s Dam Square to stand up against antisemitism in Europe following the pogrom that took place in the city on Thursday night.

Amsterdam pogrom victim:

'They beat us like dogs, people didn't intervene'

Tzvi Kedar, who was injured in the lynching in Amsterdam, recounted how locals saw the Israeli fans being beaten and refrained from intervening, noting that the local authorities refused to help.

In shoadow of Amsterdam pogrom

Portuguese Holocaust Museum, British Embassy mark Kristallnacht

British Embassy in Portugal sponsors Kristallnacht commemoration at the Holocaust Museum in Oporto, Portugal. President of Porto Jewish Community: “Kristallnacht is not part of history but happening today. The way to fight antisemitism is to educate the youth.”

Geert Wilders:

'No one who took part in Amsterdam pogrom was arrested'

Leader of Dutch Party for Freedom disputes Amsterdam police claim: All arrests were made before and during the soccer match and NOT during the pogrom.

Sa'ar:

'Europe needs to wake up'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar commented on the riots against Israelis in Amsterdam, saying Europe must recognize them as a denial of Israel's right to exist.

Canadian PM: Amsterdam pogrom 'dark moment for our world'

'The news out of Amsterdam last night is horrifying. This is a dark moment for our world — and one we have seen before,' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau writes.