Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, condemned the violence, saying, "Men on scooters crisscrossed the city looking for Israeli football fans. It was a hit-and-run. I can easily understand that this brings back memories of pogroms." This reflects the severe emotional impact and historical reflections triggered by the attacks, emphasizing the deep scars such hate crimes leave in society.
The Dutch prime minister, Dick Schoof, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "Due to the major social impact of the events of last Thursday night in Amsterdam, I will remain in the Netherlands." His decision to cancel his climate summit participation underscores how significant and disruptive these antisemitic incidents have been.
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