Mossad warns of threats to Israeli fans in Netherlands Ahead of violent demonstration

Israel’s Diaspora Ministry reported that Mossad had issued a warning about potential threats to Israeli fans in Amsterdam after receiving multiple alerts on November 7. The threats were linked to a violent demonstration organized by pro-Palestinian activists and targeted Israeli nationals attending an event in the city.

The ministry's anti-Semitism control centre was notified of three separate threats shortly before 7:00 p.m., Caliber.Az reports citing Israeli media.

The alerts included warnings about the possibility of harm to an Israeli fan who was a MAGAV (Israeli Border Police) officer, a threat at the Leonardo Hotel, and a broader concern related to the protest, .

At around 9:00 p.m., it was confirmed that the targeted fan had been informed of the risk, and local police had been alerted and were taking precautions. Despite these efforts, an attack on the Israelis could not be prevented.

Mossad’s early intelligence identified plans for violence and sent a warning to both Israel's National Security Council and the Diaspora Ministry. The European branch of Mossad also contacted Dutch authorities, urging an increase in police presence around the stadium to protect Israeli fans.

By Vafa Guliyeva