Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say; rescue planes deployed
USA TodayNOV 2024
For Israelis, the Israeli diaspora, and the Jewish community, the Amsterdam pogrom signifiespaints a bleak picture of the escalating dangers worldwide — emphasizing a virulent resurgence of antisemitism. Often concealed as anti-Zionism, this hatred fuels disruptions, attacks, and a climate of rising hostility. DiasporicMembers members of the Jewish community are increasingly marginalized, excluded, and subjected to unrelenting intimidation and violence, often with state sponsorship. Urgent action is needed to confront this menace.
Israeli provocation is heightening risks for Jewish and Israeli communities worldwide, as recent violence in Amsterdam tragically demonstrates. Israel's aggressive policies under Prime Minister Netanyahu — especially in Gaza and the West Bank — have stirred resentment, reducing global sympathy despite valid security concerns. Actions by some Israeli supporters abroad, feed this backlash — increasing anti-Israeli sentiments and tensions. The resulting insecurity endangers Jewish and Israeli lives globally as Palestinians continue to suffer.
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