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‘Pogrom’ in Amsterdam: Netanyahu sends planes to rescue Jews, US members of Congress demand action
November 8, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at about 4:30 a.m. local time that he was dispatching two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a “very violent incident against Israeli citizens.” “The harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked,” Netanyahu’s office stated. “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.” Earlier in the day, Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 5-0 to Ajax Amsterdam in a Europa League soccer game. Various reports indicate that Israeli fans were attacked—with some reports of injuries—after leaving the game. READ MORE

ARUTZ SHEVA Violence in Amsterdam: Israeli soccer fans attacked by Arabs Hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans report being attacked by Arabs as they left the stadium where Maccabi’s game against AFC Ajax took place. At least 10 fans injured, two people unaccounted for. An Israeli who was present at the scene: “The police only arrived after half an hour.” The fans testified that an ambush had been prepared for them in advance at various points outside the stadium. Disturbing footage from the city, which was posted to social media, fans are seen being violently attacked, beaten and even run over. One of the fans was forced to say “Free Palestine” before he was let go. Some of the fans barricaded themselves in shops and other places in the city. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

X @JewsFight Back As Jews are beaten, stabbed, run over, and attacked in Holland today, let’s not forget: in 1938, there were 140,000 Jews in the country. Today, there are 29,000. It’s not 1938 anymore. Netanyahu just sent rescue planes and Mossad agents to Amsterdam. Harm a Jew today, and see what happens.