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Five men sentenced for violence against Israeli supporters in Amsterdam

Five men were sentenced by an Amsterdam court for acts of violence and complicity in violence against Israeli football supporters in November 2024.

Dutch Parliament trims funding to UNRWA over terror ties

The parliamentary measure, which was approved by a vote of 88-49, will see the Netherlands cut annual funding to UNRWA by €4 million a year, starting next month. This past year it gave the organization €19 million.

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

The demonstration, titled “Together Against Jew-Hatred” gathered thousands to condemn the rise of antisemitism in the country following the pogrom against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Amsterdam bans Italian fans with antisemitic history

"Supporters of Lazio Rome are not welcome in Amsterdam... The risk of extreme-right, antisemitic, racist expressions and disturbances is too high," the municipality said in a statement.

Dutch government creates new national strategy for combatting antisemitism

Among other things, the strategy involves the release of an additional €4.5 million for tackling antisemitism from 2025, and the establishment of a “Taskforce for Combating Antisemitism.

Dutch House of Representatives passed motion to close institutions that preach destruction of the Jewish people and Israel

Other measures included motions calling to designate as terrorists groups that promote the Jewish state’s destruction, outlaw Samidoun and all groups linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and limit government contacts with antisemitic and pro-Hamas NGOs.
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