NEWS FROM COMMUNITIES

The Netherlands

Several arrested after tram set ablaze in Amsterdam shouting “Cancer Jews”

A police spokesman said a tram at the '40-'45 Square in the western part of Amsterdam had caught fire, likely caused by fireworks thrown at it. The windows of the tram were also shattered.

Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam with five reportedly hospitalised and dozens of suspects arrested

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on social media that he followed reports of the violence "with horror" and emphasised that the "perpetrators will be tracked down and prosecuted."

Dutch House of Representatives voted in favour of including Samidoun on the list of terrorist organisations

The motion arises from increasing concerns regarding organisations like Samidoun, which are accused of promoting antisemitism and terrorist ideologies.

Dutch government returns art stolen by Nazis to Jewish owners

The Dutch government decided to return thousands of works of art that were looted from Jews by the Nazis before they were deported to concentration camps or death camps.

Amsterdam universities are taking extra measures to ensure the safety of Jewish and Israeli students and employees

Jewish and Israeli students and staff have reported feeling unsafe due to the pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Amsterdam universities.

Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam defaced with ‘Gaza’ graffiti

Amsterdam councilor Stijn Nijssen said that it was shameful to draw attention to the Palestinian cause by defacing the Holocaust memorial in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood park.

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