Netherlands

Zionist Christian center vandalized in Netherlands ahead of pro-Israel demonstration

The vandalism came ahead of Christians For Israel's planned demonstration in support of Israel and the local Jewish community.

Dutch government creates new national strategy for combatting antisemitism

The strategy will take effect immediately and encompasses all facets of society, including sports, education, immigration, and security.

As European leaders downplay antisemitic attacks, its clear Europe is failing Jews again

This is a familiar pattern: Violence against Jews is dismissed, downplayed, or reframed. 

The Netherlands are lost: Dutch seek to blame Israeli victims of Amsterdam pogrom

We grew up on the legend of the Dutch as “Righteous Among the Nations,” heroes who helped save Jews during World War II. However, the truth is starkly different.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
23/11/2024

Dutch House of Reps votes to close mosques that preach destruction of Jews, Israel

The House also passed a motion to create a proposal to punish antisemitism more severely.

Tel Aviv eco-farm project receives international Green City award

The Tel Aviv initiative rewards residents with a green currency, “Lira Shapira,” accepted at community centers and specific local businesses.

'Amsterdam riots were not pogrom,' mayor says, defending Muslim population

Femka Halsema accused the Israeli government and Dutch politicians of using the term 'pogrom' as propaganda to attack the Muslim community.

'I don't wear a yarmulke anymore': Netherlands’s Jews endure antisemitism outbreak

Stickers were found across Apeldoorn demanding the city be made "Jew Free."

Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence

Junior Finance Minister Nora Achahbar's resignation triggered a crisis cabinet meeting at which four ministers from her centrist NSC party also threatened to quit.

By REUTERS
16/11/2024

Dutch government could fall over handling of Amsterdam violence, media report

Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Monday said the incidents showed that some of the youth in the Netherlands with a migration background did not share "Dutch core values."

By REUTERS
15/11/2024
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