Netherlands: Hamas Supporters Violently Attack Holocaust Museum Opening, Targeting Jews (Video)

In another display of violence and hatred, pro-Hamas/Palestine radicals disrupted the solemn opening ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam. What should have been a moment of remembrance and reflection turned into a scene of chaos and intimidation.

The presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the ceremony became the demonstrators’ focal point, with the radicals hurling insults and objects at him and the police maintaining order. King Willem-Alexander was met with boos and jeers upon his arrival and departure from the museum, highlighting the tense atmosphere of the event.

Islamic supremacists and left-wing radicals, about a thousand in number, clashed with riot police in Waterloo Square, where the museum is located. They demanded an immediate end to Israel’s defensive military actions in Gaza. Palestinian flags waved defiantly as chants of “Free Palestine” and “Never again is now” echoed through the square. Some resorted to violence, launching fireworks, throwing eggs and other objects at police officers, and attempting to climb onto police vehicles. The demonstrators also glued pamphlets featuring Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s head with the text: “Wanted” on buses.

Hysterische antisemiet klimt op politiebusje en politetieagenten staan erbij en kijken ernaar.

Ons land is verloren… #Holocaust #holocaustmuseum

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— @Ton ten Heerde (@antonkarel10) March 10, 2024

Radicals gave the Nazi salute, while others held signs stating, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which calls for the complete destruction of Israel. This statement represents a fundamental rejection of Israel’s right to exist.

Zomaar wat sfeerbeelden van de louter vredelievende demonstranten bij de opening van het #Holocaustmuseum… pic.twitter.com/fOxwpJbUS0

— @Ton ten Heerde (@antonkarel10) March 10, 2024

Outside the museum, tensions mirrored those within, as peaceful pro-Israel and violent pro-Palestinian/Hamas groups exchanged heated words and gestures. While some waved Israeli flags and called for peace, others falsely accused Israel of genocide. The confrontation escalated as police struggled to maintain control, with Hamas supporters attempting to breach the cordon separating the groups.

Holocaust survivors leaving the event were targeted by the jihadi crowd which yelled “fuck off cancer Jews.”

Ogen vol haat, de Hitlergroet, terroristen, “oprotten kankerjoden” en overlevenden van de Holocaust die bij verlaten van de Synagoge worden uitgekaffert door brullende Jodenhaters die bewust heel dichtbij het #Holocaustmuseum mochten komen. Wat een inktzwarte dag voor Nederland pic.twitter.com/iVsLVUlDdU

— René Kemp⭐ (@rkemp59) March 10, 2024

The disruption was palpable inside the museum as King Willem-Alexander and Israeli President Herzog addressed the gathering. Herzog’s call for peace and prayers for the release of Jewish hostages held by Hamas were ignored by protesters outside, continuing to express their anger and violence.

Herzog stated that the Holocaust Museum serves as a reminder of “the horrors that stem from anti-Semitism” and noted the global flourish of hate and anti-Semitism. He acknowledged the complicity of “too many Dutch people” with the Nazis but also highlighted the Dutch who protected persecuted Jews.

King Willem-Alexander, in his speech, emphasized the importance of remembering how the Holocaust began and its escalation. He referenced the Sobibor Extermination Camp, which “began with a sign in Vondelpark” forbidding entry to Jews.

The desecration of the Holocaust Museum by Hamas supporters deeply distressed many. The museum’s opening amid ongoing conflict in Gaza added poignancy and urgency to the event. Exhibits served as stark reminders of the Holocaust’s horrors and the structural persecution of Jews under Nazi occupation.

Despite the disruptions and violence, the spirit of remembrance and resilience prevailed. The museum stands as a testament to the millions of lives lost and a warning against the dangers of hatred and anti-Semitism. King Willem-Alexander stated, “We must continue to be aware of how things began and how they went from bad to worse.”

The clashes outside the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam remind us of the ongoing struggle against leftists and jihadists and the need for continued vigilance. In a world plagued by Islamic terrorism and left-wing violence, the lessons of the Holocaust must never be forgotten.