Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir:
"Throughout the night I was in continuous contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, together with the Israel Police, who are making a continuous effort with the Dutch Police and the relevant bodies, in order to rescue the Israeli citizens, and to investigate the serious lynching incidents in the Netherlands.
Fans who went to see a football game, encountered anti-Semitism and were attacked with unimaginable cruelty just because of their Jewishness and Israeliness. I condemn any attempt to make the victim guilty.
This is not only an injury to Jews and Israelis, but a warning sign to all European countries against radical Muslim violence. Those who turn a blind eye to Islamic terrorism in the Middle East - will meet him at home in Europe and the West. Today the victims were Israelis, tomorrow it will be you Europeans.'
"Throughout the night I was in continuous contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, together with the Israel Police, who are making a continuous effort with the Dutch Police and the relevant bodies, in order to rescue the Israeli citizens, and to investigate the serious lynching incidents in the Netherlands.
Fans who went to see a football game, encountered anti-Semitism and were attacked with unimaginable cruelty just because of their Jewishness and Israeliness. I condemn any attempt to make the victim guilty.
This is not only an injury to Jews and Israelis, but a warning sign to all European countries against radical Muslim violence. Those who turn a blind eye to Islamic terrorism in the Middle East - will meet him at home in Europe and the West. Today the victims were Israelis, tomorrow it will be you Europeans.'
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Ritchie Torres on the incidence at Amsterdam:
The hysterical and hyperbolic demonization of Israel has led to a global outbreak of antisemitic vitriol, vandalism, and violence. The single most monstrous manifestation of antisemitism is a pogrom that is presently unfolding against hundreds of Jews who were cheering on the Tel Aviv Football Club in Amsterdam.
Those inciting antisemitism now have the blood of a 21st-century pogrom on their hands. The situation is so dire that the Israeli government is dispatching rescue teams for Jews in danger. I am sick to my stomach that a pogrom is happening in the 21st century.
The hysterical and hyperbolic demonization of Israel has led to a global outbreak of antisemitic vitriol, vandalism, and violence. The single most monstrous manifestation of antisemitism is a pogrom that is presently unfolding against hundreds of Jews who were cheering on the Tel Aviv Football Club in Amsterdam.
Those inciting antisemitism now have the blood of a 21st-century pogrom on their hands. The situation is so dire that the Israeli government is dispatching rescue teams for Jews in danger. I am sick to my stomach that a pogrom is happening in the 21st century.
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Here's what we know about the Amsterdam pogrom:
โก๏ธAround 3,000 Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv flew to Amsterdam to watch a game against AFC Ajax.
โก๏ธ An ambush was waiting for them at various points outside the stadium and around the city as they returned by train from the game.
โก๏ธ Footage circulating on social media shows fans being beaten and chased with knives.
โก๏ธ Dutch authorities say 10 Israelis were injured and they have lost contact with two individuals.
โก๏ธ About 57 suspects have reportedly been arrested.
โก๏ธ Israel has dispatched two rescue planes to bring Israelis home.
โก๏ธ The situation is still ongoing with hundreds of Israelis being instructed to lock themselves in hotel rooms and not go outside.
โก๏ธAround 3,000 Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv flew to Amsterdam to watch a game against AFC Ajax.
โก๏ธ An ambush was waiting for them at various points outside the stadium and around the city as they returned by train from the game.
โก๏ธ Footage circulating on social media shows fans being beaten and chased with knives.
โก๏ธ Dutch authorities say 10 Israelis were injured and they have lost contact with two individuals.
โก๏ธ About 57 suspects have reportedly been arrested.
โก๏ธ Israel has dispatched two rescue planes to bring Israelis home.
โก๏ธ The situation is still ongoing with hundreds of Israelis being instructed to lock themselves in hotel rooms and not go outside.
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NEVER FORGET NOVEMBER 8TH
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Israeli media is calling the event the โAmsterdam Pogromโ
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An Israeli mother says she has not been able to reach her son in Amsterdam:
"Before the game he told us 'everything is fine, don't worry', but we have been trying to reach him for hours. I am on the verge of a heart attack"
"Before the game he told us 'everything is fine, don't worry', but we have been trying to reach him for hours. I am on the verge of a heart attack"
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Let's prayโฆ.some Israelis have not made contact, we fear they might be taken hostage.
Pray for the victims ๐
Pray for the victims ๐
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*Prime Minister's Office:*
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke a few minutes ago with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Skoff.
The Prime Minister emphasized the supreme importance of the Dutch government ensuring the safety of all Israelis in the Netherlands, including those injured and affected by the events.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he views the planned anti-Semitic attack against Israeli citizens as serious, and asked for increased security for the Jewish community in the Netherlands.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for expressing his shock at the night's events and for his statement that this was an extraordinary event of an anti-Semitic nature.
According to the instructions of the Prime Minister, at these moments planes are making their way from Israel to repatriate the citizens, including the wounded.
From the moment the disturbances broke out, the Prime Minister was in direct contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his military secretary and received regular updates on the situation, as well as followed up on the fulfilment of his instructions.
Amit Segal
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke a few minutes ago with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Skoff.
The Prime Minister emphasized the supreme importance of the Dutch government ensuring the safety of all Israelis in the Netherlands, including those injured and affected by the events.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he views the planned anti-Semitic attack against Israeli citizens as serious, and asked for increased security for the Jewish community in the Netherlands.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for expressing his shock at the night's events and for his statement that this was an extraordinary event of an anti-Semitic nature.
According to the instructions of the Prime Minister, at these moments planes are making their way from Israel to repatriate the citizens, including the wounded.
From the moment the disturbances broke out, the Prime Minister was in direct contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his military secretary and received regular updates on the situation, as well as followed up on the fulfilment of his instructions.
Amit Segal
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For Jews and For Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐
Let's prayโฆ.some Israelis have not made contact, we fear they might be taken hostage. Pray for the victims ๐
3 Israelis in Amsterdam have yet to make contact.
Keep them in prayers. ๐
Keep them in prayers. ๐
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Yaakov Haguel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization: "Unfortunately, the world does not learn. Calling on the heads of government in the world to protect the safety of the Jews, it is your duty like any other citizen or tourist"
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