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Shoes are displayed in Amsterdam's Dam Square in a pro-Palestinian exhibition, April 12, 2026. (Screenshot/YouTube; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 14, 2026, 6:41 pm
Gaza shoe display in Amsterdam appears to appropriate Holocaust imagery ahead of Yom Hashoah
Exhibit in Dam Square by pro-Palestinian nonprofit commemorates Palestinian children killed in Gaza war, drawing criticism
By Zev Stub
Thousands of protesters march demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza, during a demonstration in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 5, 2025. (Peter Dejong/AP)
March 17, 2026, 10:54 pm
As schools and synagogues burn in the Netherlands, its leaders send mixed messages
In the wake of firebombing attacks in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, public figures are condemning antisemitism while simultaneously seeming to use the war in Gaza to justify it
By Bart Schut
A police car parked outside a Jewish school in Amsterdam, where an explosion was reported overnight, March 14, 2026. (Stéphanie HAMEL / AFP)
March 14, 2026, 12:41 pm
Blast damages Amsterdam Jewish school in ‘deliberate attack,’ mayor says
No one wounded in explosion at the Netherlands’ only Orthodox school, the latest in a spate of attacks targeting synagogues and other Jewish institutions amid Iran war
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Police clash with protesters outside the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam during a series of Hanukkah-related events inside, some of which featured the official IDF cantor, Shai Abramson, December 14, 2025. (Screenshot via X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 15, 2025, 2:08 pm
Dutch police arrest 22 at protest of Amsterdam Hanukkah concert featuring IDF cantor
Anti-Israel activists deface concert hall and threaten venues against ‘platforming Zionists’ after private performances by Shai Abramson, whose role in main concert was canceled
By Agencies, Luke Tress and ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police escort Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters to the metro station leading them to the Ajax stadium, after anti-Israel protesters marched near the stadium, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 23, 2025, 8:57 am
UK police used false claims about Israeli fans to justify soccer game ban – report
Dutch law enforcement denies Maccabi Tel Aviv fans threw ‘innocent members of the public into the river’ in Amsterdam last year, or that 500-600 ‘intentionally targeted Muslim communities’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Musicians perform at Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Netherlands during a benefit concert for Israelis and Gazans on November 1, 2023. (Courtesy of Barry Mehler)
November 14, 2025, 8:07 pm
After uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert — but not for everyone
The royal concert hall comes up with ‘compromise’ after performance’s cancellation due to ‘the IDF’s involvement in a controversial war’ sends tensions ripping through the capital
By Shira Li Bartov
Shai Abramson attends a memorial ceremony for the 1956 Suez (Kadesh) military operation, at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, November 28, 2024. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
November 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
Amsterdam Royal Concert Hall cancels Hanukkah concert over IDF cantor participation
Concertgebouw says Shai Abramson is ‘visible representative’ of Israeli army involved in ‘controversial war;’ Jewish organizers seek legal action to proceed with annual event
By Grace Gilson
Attendees take part an anti-Israel rally in solidarity with Palestinians and to protest against the interception by the Israeli navy of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Istanbul, on October 5, 2025. (Yasin AKGUL / AFP)
October 5, 2025, 8:00 pm
Hundreds of thousands march in rallies across Europe against Israel
Protests held in Turkey, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Spain, also Morocco, in support of Palestinians and of flotilla intercepted as it headed to Gaza Strip
By Agencies and ToI Staff
King Willem-Alexander (Center, walking) at the celebration the 350th anniversary of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, September 7, 2025 (Esnoga/Noesha)
September 13, 2025, 12:56 pm
In face of rising antisemitism, Amsterdam’s Portugese synagogue celebrates 350 years
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands attends anniversary event for what was once the largest synagogue in the world
By Zev Stub
A man takes a picture of a woman in front of the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam, on April 4, 2024. (JOHN THYS / AFP)
July 10, 2025, 5:39 pm
New AI-guided tour shows visitors occupied Amsterdam through Anne Frank’s eyes
‘We created this product to bring Anne Frank closer to more people,’ says project’s director; tour takes 4-mile route around Dutch capital, gives immersive view of life under Nazis
By Stéphanie HAMEL
Police officers stand behind a cordoned off area after a stabbing near Dam Square in central Amsterdam, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
April 1, 2025, 6:40 pm
Amsterdam stabbing suspect acted with ‘terrorist intent,’ Dutch authorities say
Ukrainian, 30, accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing five people at random with multiple knives in a busy square last week
By AFP
In this image taken from video police arrest activists as they broke up a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo)
March 25, 2025, 9:56 pm
‘Ashamed’ Amsterdam alumni to return diplomas after school cuts ties with Hebrew U.
Graduates, including a former Dutch Supreme Court justice and a former foreign minister, accuse UvA of capitulating to violent anti-Israel activists who occupied campuses last year
By Bart Schut
Rembrandt van Rijn, 'A Jewish Heroine from the Hebrew Bible,' 1632–33. Oil on canvas, 43 x 37 ⅛ in. (109.2 x 94.4 cm). National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, purchased 1953, accession no. 6089. (NGC)
March 12, 2025, 12:53 am
Drawing on Dutch masters, NY exhibit explores Christians painting themselves into Purim parable
Eschewing Persian version, Jewish Museum extends art curation scepter to masters like Rembrandt, who saw Esther’s heroism echoed in their own struggle against Catholic Spain
By Cathryn J. Prince
Illustrative: Palestinian flags flutter in the wind on Dam Square with the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in the background (Paleis op de Dam), in Amsterdam, on November 15, 2024. (Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP)
February 19, 2025, 10:28 am
2 IDF soldiers vacationing in Amsterdam rushed back to Israel amid arrest concerns
Conscripts had reportedly posted images from their time in Gaza war online as well as trip abroad, which were then used by anti-Israel group to track them down
By ToI Staff
Stand-up comedian/Israel advocate Yohay Sponder. (Limor Azran Garfinkle)
January 20, 2025, 6:58 am
Amsterdam club cancels Israeli comedian’s show after antisemitic threats
Yohay Sponder’s Jan. 25 performance moved to new location, which will only be revealed to ticket holders on the day
By Zev Stub
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