Amsterdam Violence Sparks Political and Social Tensions
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The Dutch Parliament engaged in a heated debate over recent anti-Semitic violence in Amsterdam, where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked by men on scooters after a football match. Far-right MP Geert Wilders blamed Muslims, particularly Moroccans, for the attacks, calling for their prosecution as terrorists, which drew criticism from opposition parties advocating for unity and dialogue. The violence, linked to social media incitement, occurred amid rising tensions in Europe related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Dutch government plans to announce measures to combat anti-Semitism.
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