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Amsterdam Antisemitic Attacks
Violent antisemitic attacks targeting Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam, allegedly organized via Telegram and WhatsApp.
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Maccabi Tel AvivDe TelegraafHolland CasinoUberAmsterdam Police
- What was the police response?
- Despite the presence of 800 police officers, only about 200 were present at the time of the attacks. Rioters attempted an attack before the soccer match, but police managed to prevent it. However, the attackers later launched a coordinated series of violent attacks.
- How were the attacks allegedly organized?
- The attacks were allegedly organized through Telegram groups, where an "attack" was announced well in advance. Addresses of Jewish people were also allegedly circulated among taxi drivers in WhatsApp groups, further indicating a coordinated effort.
- What were the consequences of the attacks?
- One Israeli was found in a canal, and others hid at the Holland Casino, where a security guard was allegedly involved in one of the Telegram groups. Uber expressed shock and offered assistance to police in investigating the perpetrators.
- What happened in Amsterdam on Thursday evening?
- Several violent attacks against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and Jewish people in Amsterdam on Thursday evening left many injured. The attacks, possibly pre-planned, involved rioters who used scooters to conduct hit-and-runs and taxi drivers who targeted groups of Israelis.
- What role did social media play in the attacks?
- De Telegraaf reported on the attacks, highlighting the involvement of Telegram and WhatsApp groups in coordinating the violence. The attacks prompted investigations and responses from various parties, including Uber and the Holland Casino.