Antisemitic riots have erupted in Amsterdam, marked by violent attacks on vehicles, pedestrians, and reports of arson. The riots are linked to escalating tensions following a soccer match on November 7, 2024, between Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch team AFC Ajax. After the match, pro-Palestinian protesters and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans clashed, resulting in rioters setting a tram on fire and physically assaulting Israeli supporters.
The violence persisted the following day, targeting Jewish residents and vandalizing property, prompting Dutch authorities to take action. By November 9, several people had been injured, with the mayor of Amsterdam declaring parts of the city as risk zones and banning demonstrations. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned the violence and promised to hold those responsible accountable. Amsterdam’s mayor expressed deep concern over the antisemitic attacks, calling the events a “black night and a dark day.”
International leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, strongly condemned the violence, urging increased protections for Jewish communities. Meanwhile, Amsterdam’s Jewish residents have been advised to remain vigilant, with local community leaders calling for stronger measures to prevent further incidents. Dutch police are conducting thorough investigations, and additional security forces have been deployed throughout Amsterdam to restore order and protect residents.
BREAKING:
The antisemitic riots continue in Amsterdam tonight with gangs of Middle Eastern and North African migrants smashing up the city center
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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 11, 2024
BREAKING:
Groups of Middle Eastern and North African migrants are destroying trams and busses in Amsterdam tonight as their antisemitic riots continue to spread
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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 11, 2024
BREAKING:
The Middle Eastern and North African gangs behind the Amsterdam Pogrom are out on streets rioting again tonight.
They are blocking streets in Amsterdam, smashing windows, setting trams on fire and shouting:
“Kankerjoden” (Cancer Jews) pic.twitter.com/0uCwus8eKc
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 11, 2024
BREAKING:
The Dutch police have started chasing down the antisemitic rioters wrecking havoc in Amsterdam tonight.
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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 11, 2024
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