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The Netherlands

329 Dutch mayors wrote an open letter denouncing the rise of antisemitism in the country

The mayors wrote that antisemitism never went away after World War II and that antisemitic incidents increased even more after October 7.

CIDI recorded a sharp increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands in 2023

The number of antisemitic incidents increased after the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th and the subsequent war in Gaza, but a rising trend was already evident before that.

Extra security deployed during the laying of stumbling stones in Bussum and Naarden

According to the Struikelstenen Gooise Meren Foundation, the security measures are necessary due to growing antisemitism and the war between Israel and Hamas.

Suspect arrested for antisemitic attack on Utrecht rabbi

“There is no place in Utrecht for hatred because of who someone is or believes,” said the city council.

Dutch Prime Minister: ‘We must tackle antisemitism collectively as a society’

"I am deeply concerned that individuals of Jewish background are currently being harassed because of their heritage and the situation in Israel," said Mark Rutte.

13 Dutch political parties made a joint statement against antisemitism

They call on all Dutch people to join them and speak up against Jew hatred “because when Jews in our country are not safe we all must stand up”.
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