Amsterdam Pogrom Organized by Former UNWRA Instructor
According to the Jerusalem Post, Ayman Nejmeh, who once taught children as a UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) teacher, has been identified as the leader of a group that organized a violent attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last Thursday. Nejmeh, who recently deleted his UNRWA work history from his Facebook profile, now leads a group called PGNL (Palestinian community in the Netherlands) that was behind the frightening incident.
About the PGNL Group:
It organizes protests across the Netherlands
It uses apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to communicate
Until recently, it was led by Amin Abou Rashed, who was arrested in 2023
Nejmeh took over leadership after Rashed’s arrest
Elad, a fan who survived the attack, told reporters that the violence seemed carefully planned. He compared it to other recent attacks on Israeli citizens, saying it was like “a pogrom and a massacre attempt” that had nothing to do with soccer. He also noted that normally, Ajax soccer fans have good relationships with Israeli and Jewish people.
The incident has caused serious concern because:
It appeared to be organized ahead of time
Violence was specifically targeted at Israeli fans
Local authorities knew about possible problems but couldn’t prevent them
The event has worried many people across Europe
Many European leaders are now investigating groups that organize protests to make sure they don’t promote violence. Special attention is being paid to the connection between protest organizers and their past work with international organizations like UNRWA.
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