After Israeli fans were assaulted in Amsterdam following a soccer game, Dutch authorities reported that the attacks were fueled by social media calls to target Jewish people, leading to hospital treatment for five individuals and dozens of arrests. The violence was condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel, and across Europe, with tensions escalating ahead of the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The incidents shattered Amsterdam’s image of tolerance, prompting increased security measures at Jewish institutions and a strong response from Israeli and Dutch officials, as well as condemnation of the violence from around the world.
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Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war
In Majdal Shams, located in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Druze community maintains its Syrian identity despite the option of Israeli citizenship. With roots in 10th century Ismailism, the Druze minority faces challenges due to the Alpha Line separating them from relatives in Syria and ongoing Israeli settlements in the region. Recent events, including celebrations after the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Israeli incursions into the buffer zone, highlight the complex political and...
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