Israel urges citizens to avoid football and other events in Europe after Amsterdam ‘pogrom’
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Madrid 10 November (Europa Press) –
Israeli officials have called on their fellow citizens to “categorically refrain” from attending Israel-related sporting or cultural events abroad and in particular the match between the French and Israeli football teams scheduled for November 14 in Paris. Has been mentioned.
The Israeli National Security Council has published on its official website, “During the next week, you must categorically refrain from attending Israeli sports/cultural events abroad, and especially the upcoming matches of Israeli teams in Paris (November 14).” Needed.”
Additionally, they urge Israeli citizens to abstain from demonstrations or protests of any kind, to immediately report any violence, threats or attacks to security forces, and to be “extremely careful” about concealing anything that occurs. Who can identify you as Israeli or Jewish?
“Before traveling, you should check if there are problematic areas due to demonstrations, riots, crime or populations of immigrants from countries hostile to Israel,” he said.
The text refers to the riots that broke out in Amsterdam on the night of 7 November between Palestine supporters and supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football team following the team’s match against Ajax, described by Israeli officials as a “pogrom”.
He said, “A pro-Palestinian mob apparently coordinated an attack on hundreds of Israelis who were in Amsterdam for an Israeli team’s soccer match. Many Israelis were injured.”
The Israeli National Security Council states that “in recent days there have been demonstrations and protests between pro-Palestinian and pro-terrorism groups under the pretext of calling for harm to Israelis and Jews and making the most of mass events (sports and cultural events) There has been damage and media coverage.
It specifically mentioned “preparations” in cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, and “several major cities in the United Kingdom” and warned of “terrorist or lone wolf attacks” that could “strike in the wake of these unrest.” Can take advantage of.”
Meanwhile, French authorities have announced a special security apparatus of 4,000 agents for the Paris match and French President Emmanuel Macron himself will be present at the match, which will be held at the Stade de France, as confirmed by presidential sources. Has been done. Media such as RTL or BFMTV.
According to Macron’s entourage, cited by BFMTV, the aim is to “send a message of brotherhood and solidarity following the intolerable anti-Semitic acts that took place after last week’s game in Amsterdam”.