Trudeau, Politicians Condemn Anti-Semitic Attacks in Amsterdam After Soccer Match

“This outburst of violence towards Israeli supporters is unacceptable and cannot be defended in any way. There is no excuse for the antisemitic behavior exhibited last night by rioters who actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them.”
Anti-Semitism has been on the rise since Israel launched counterattacks against the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas in response to its deadly attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which left more than 1,200 people dead and hundreds more held hostage. Israel has since been engaged in military conflict with Hamas as well as Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based militant group. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are supported by Iran, which has launched ballistic missile attacks on Israel.
Anti-Semitic incidents and attacks on Jewish communities in Canada have escalated in the wake of the ongoing conflict. The attacks include arson and gunfire at Jewish synagogues and community centres in several major cities, as well as a bomb threats.
Sen. Leo Housakos warned that a similar incident could happen in Canada, saying, “If you think this won’t happen in Canada, you’re not paying attention. On Monday, we will all pledge Never Again and Lest We Forget. We clearly have no concept of the meaning of those words.”