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Amsterdam Violence: Pogrom or Not?

Analysis of the antisemitic violence that followed an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match in Amsterdam, criticizing the political response and highlighting the perpetrators' lack of shame.

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Geert WildersFrans TimmermansRob OudkerkCaroline Van Der PlasSven KockelmannAsha Ten BroekeHakim ZiyechKati PiriEsmah LahlahMarcel Van Roosmalen

How did left-wing politicians respond to the violence?: The author criticizes the lack of strong condemnation from left-wing politicians, arguing that they downplayed the antisemitic nature of the attacks.
What are the broader political implications of the violence?: The article concludes by emphasizing the seriousness of the antisemitic violence and its political implications, raising concerns about potential future consequences.
What is the author's criticism of prominent left-wing figures?: The author questions the silence of prominent left-wing figures and the absence of a stronger response against the antisemitic violence, contrasting it with Geert Wilders's approach.
Was the violence after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match a pogrom?: The article discusses the violence that occurred after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Amsterdam, questioning whether it constituted a pogrom.
What was the attitude of the perpetrators towards their actions?: The author points out the perpetrators' lack of shame and their celebration of the violence online, highlighting the political and antisemitic nature of the attacks.

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