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Israel Urges Citizens to Leave Amsterdam After Lynching of Israeli Soccer Fans

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) on Friday, November 8, urged Israelis in Amsterdam to return home as soon as possible, advising them to shelter in place and avoid wearing Jewish or Israeli symbols when venturing outside. 

The warning followed a series of violent attacks by masked men, some carrying Palestinian flags, targeting Israeli fans after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. 

At least 10 Israelis were reported injured in the assaults, with two remaining out of contact, according to the Foreign Ministry. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene involving car-ramming, stabbings, and beatings in several areas of Amsterdam, as attackers attempted to storm hotels where Israeli fans were staying. 

In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered flights to evacuate stranded Israelis from Amsterdam. The NSC advised Israelis facing threats to contact the Israeli mission at +31646312161 or the Foreign Ministry’s situation room at 025303155. 

Some Israelis described what they saw as a coordinated attack by groups “hunting down” Israelis, with Dutch police reportedly outnumbered and struggling to control the situation. (YNet/VFI News)

“Our Father, we pray in Yeshua’s name that the Israelis who have been injured during the latest antisemitic attack in Amsterdam will soon be completely healed. We pray for Your protection over them, and over all Israelis dispersed throughout the world. We pray that nations worldwide will efficiently defend our people and that, in time, will eradicate antisemitism from their lands. We thank You for Your continued protection over your people and we pray for the emotional and physical healing of those who have been affected by the attacks in Amsterdam.”