Netherlands

My Word: Lawfare goes global

When the ICC turns into a kangaroo court, the democratic world should look at whom it is carrying and protecting in its pocket – Hamas jihadists.

'We're being rejected outright': Amsterdam mayor bans rally against antisemitism

Antisemitism rally blocked from Dam Square, sparking outrage among organizers.

Far-right politician Calin Georgescu advances to Romanian presidential runoff

Georgescu previously went viral with his praise for two fascists who led Romania in the 1930s and ’40s.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
26/11/2024

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.

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