The Amsterdam Attacks and the Long Shadow of Pogroms'
Briefly

Femke Halsema expressed regret about using the term "pogrom" after attacks on Israelis, stating that it has been politicized, while facing condemnation from Israel's foreign minister.
Gideon Saar, the Israeli foreign minister, labeled Halsema's regret over the term "pogrom" as "utterly unacceptable," emphasizing its significance in describing recent violence against Jews.
The term "pogrom" evokes deep collective memories of historic violence against Jews, highlighting the ongoing sensitivity surrounding antisemitism amidst contemporary geopolitical tensions.
Halsema's reluctance to use the term has sparked fears that such language may be manipulated to advance an anti-Muslim agenda, amid rising far-right sentiments.
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