Anti-Jewish pogroms in Amsterdam: Russian ears of terror in Europe? – opinion

“Israel, of course, will also react and look for those responsible in its own way. I think Israel also has an understanding of who is really behind all this, whose ears are behind it.”

“Such events fit into the Kremlin’s strategy to destabilize Europe through terrorist actions and campaigns organized with the participation of migrants and people from countries associated with Hamas.”

Massive attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam have raised suspicions of Russian involvement in the anti-Semitic attack. Experts view this as a new type of terror aimed at destabilizing Europe.

Anti-Jewish pogroms in Amsterdam: Russian trace and the threat of a terrorist campaign in the EU

The beginning of the pogroms: attacks on Israeli fans

On the night of November 8, Israeli football fans who arrived in Amsterdam to support the Maccabi Tel Aviv team were attacked after a game with local club Ajax. Anti-Semitic protests and violence continued for nine hours, as a result of which, according to reports, at least ten people were injured, and ten fans went missing (later killed). Some were trapped in hotels, awaiting evacuation. In response, Israel sent planes to evacuate its citizens, and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar promptly arrived in the Netherlands to clarify the circumstances.

“Israel warned of the threat of attacks and the need to strengthen security measures, but European police acted slowly, hoping that “it would work out that way” – notes Taras Zagorodniymanaging partner of the National Anti-Crisis Group.

Possible Russian involvement in destabilizing the EU

Taras Zagorodny, expert and managing partner of the National Anti-Crisis Group, believes that Russia may be behind organized attacks. He emphasizes that Such events fit into the Kremlin’s strategy to destabilize Europe through terrorist actions and campaigns organized with the participation of migrants and people from countries associated with Hamas.

“Russia has long acted through violence, especially when diplomatic methods no longer work. Anti-Semitic actions and terror are its new instrument of pressure on Europe,” – Zagorodny notes.

Anti-Semitism as a new tool of pressure

In his analysis, Zagorodny points out that this is not the first time that anti-Semitism has been used to intimidate and intimidate European countries. Russia, he believes, is aiming to force Europe to stop aid to Ukraine by threatening wider unrest and attacks.

“The Kremlin is blackmailing Europe: agree to our terms, otherwise you will face a wave of anti-Semitic attacks and terrorism,” – says Zagorodny.

European police and security challenges

Criticism leveled at the local police is that they did not take sufficient measures to prevent unrest. According to Zagorodny, this situation reveals the problem of a tolerant attitude towards migrants in Europe and the lack of decisive action on the part of law enforcement agencies.

Countering Threats

Zagorodny also draws attention to the possibilities of interaction between Israeli and European services to improve security measures. Israeli intelligence services, which could have contributed to the security of citizens, were not allowed to operate in the Netherlands. However, the expert hopes that after such events the European authorities will reconsider their approach to security and develop more effective mechanisms.

Conclusion: a warning for Europe

These developments highlight the need to reconsider the security strategy in Europe. Israel's experience shows that anti-Semitic and terrorist threats can increase unless decisive action is taken. Website NAnews continues to monitor developments and possible investigations into Russian involvement in these pogroms.

Leave a comment in Telegram – NAnews channel↓