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On the eve of Kristallnacht - when Jews in Nazi Germany faced brutal attacks - it is horrifying to witness antisemitic violence on the streets of Europe once again,
it said
This is a serious incident, a warning sign for any country that wishes to uphold the values of freedom,
it saidFollowing the severe incidents of violence against Israelis in Amsterdam, under the guidance of the political echelon and following the assessment of the situation, the IDF immediately prepared to send out a rescue mission in coordination with the Dutch government."
The Israeli military initially wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter
Following the directive of the political echelon, the IDF mission will not be departing to Amsterdam,
the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement provided to NewsweekEvents last night in Amsterdam are presented as a 'pogrom' here in Israel. We do not occupy the same plane of existence as the rest of you. Our actions have no implications. We can never be the cause of anything. Everything happens to us. Only we are real. Murderous solipsism."
He continuedFans who simply went to watch a soccer game encountered antisemitism and were brutally attacked solely because of their Jewish and Israeli identity. I condemn any attempt to turn the victim into the one at fault."
Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in a post on X, said
This is not only an attack on Jews and Israelis but also a warning sign for all European countries about the threat of radical Muslim violence. Those who turn a blind eye to Islamic terrorism in the Middle East will encounter it in their own homes in Europe and the West. Today, the victims were Israelis; tomorrow, it could be you, Europeans,
he addedIn several places in the city, supporters were attacked,
the mayoral office said
We see the horror this morning, the shocking images and videos that since October 7th, we had hoped never to see again: an anti-Semitic pogrom currently taking place against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and Israeli citizens in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands,
Herzog said in a statementLooks like a Jew hunt in the streets of Amsterdam. Arrest and deport the multicultural scum that attacked Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in our streets. Ashamed that this can happen in The Netherlands. Totally unacceptable,
Wilders said
The prime minister has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to assist our citizens,
said a statement from Benjamin Netanyahu's officeThe harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked,
Netanyahu's office said
Completely unacceptable antisemitic attacks on Israelis. I am in close contact with everyone involved,
he added, sayingI followed with horror the coverage from Amsterdam,
Schoof wrote on X, adding
Prime minister Netanyahu stated that he views the premeditated antisemitic attack against Israeli citizens with utmost seriousness and requested increased security for the Jewish community in the Netherlands,
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Fans who went to watch a football match faced anti-Semitism and were attacked with unimaginable cruelty simply due to their Jewish identity and Israeli nationality."
Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted on X, saying
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,
his office said in a statement
A large number of mobile unit vehicles are present and reinforcements have also been called in,
it saidThe mission will be deployed using cargo aircraft and include medical and rescue teams,
the IDF said
We are seeing a pogrom against Jews and Israelis unfold in Amsterdam,
Danon said