“The brutal targeting of Jews in Amsterdam is a reminder of the hatred my grandparents fled from in Eastern Europe,” said Chair Cardin.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement condemning recent violent attacks against Israelis in Amsterdam. The antisemitic assaults, marked by hit-and-run incidents and targeted harassment, have sparked international outcry.
“The brutal targeting of Jews in Amsterdam is a reminder of the hatred my grandparents fled from in Eastern Europe. They are shocking attacks, hauntingly reminiscent of the pogroms that once forced thousands of Jewish families to flee to safety, mine among them. We must stand against hate in all its forms, and especially when it incites and turns violent. Such violence is unacceptable and must be swiftly and unequivocally condemned by the global community.
“I welcome the Dutch government’s immediate and serious steps to increase security and protect the Jewish community, bring perpetrators to justice, and ensure Amsterdam remains a safe place for all.”
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