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(November 8, 2024) StandWithUs is horrified by the pogrom that took place in Amsterdam on November 8, 2024 following a soccer game in which Maccabi Tel Aviv were competing. Videos show Hamas-supporters on the streets praising the terrorist group and expressing hate for Jews. Following the game, Jews were hunted and attacked on the streets by mobs. Fans reported being attacked by Arabic-speaking gangs. They targeted men, women and children in the early hours of the morning. Eyewitnesses spoke of attempted stabbings, people thrown in a river, with extremists beating and spitting on Israelis.
These brutal attacks should alarm everyone. There must be zero tolerance for assaulting a group of people because of their identity. Israeli airlines have added flights to bring Israelis home from Holland.
Roz Rothstein, CEO of StandWithUs said: “These acts are a mark of shame on The Netherlands and Europe and are reminiscent of scenes we thought had been consigned to history. We wish a full recovery to those who suffered injuries during this attack and expect authorities to act strongly both against the perpetrators of this attack and to ensure that this can never be repeated in Amsterdam, or any city in Europe. We expect major sporting bodies and all those of good faith to condemn this extremist, antisemitic violence and take greater precaution and increase security at future events. That this was able to happen in 2024, on the day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, is abominable.”
Yahly Bar Lev, Executive Director of StandWithUs Netherlands added: “StandWithUs Netherlands is on the ground and helping efforts to get Israelis to safety. We are updating locals and Israelis about the situation via our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/standwithusnl ”
We remain anxious about the wellbeing of those who were hurt and await updates on the condition of the victims.
About StandWithUs
StandWithUs (SWU) is an international, non-profit and non-partisan Israel education organization that works to inspire and educate people of all ages about Israel, as well as challenge misinformation and fight against antisemitism.
Through university fellowships, high school internships, middle school curricula, conferences, materials, social media, educational films and missions to Israel, StandWithUs supports people around the world who want to educate their schools and communities about Israel.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the organization has chapters and programs throughout the U.S., in Israel, the UK, Canada, South Africa, Brazil and the Netherlands.
For the last eleven years, SWU has consistently received the highest possible ratings from Charity Navigator (4 stars) and Guidestar (Platinum).
