The message conveyed to the pro-Palestinian rioters on social media is that the protest they will participate in will be violent, and it was made clear that they must hide symbols such as caps and flags. The rioters were also informed that “this is not another demonstration, but a direct confrontation with the Israeli security forces and the Mossad.”
The security bodies in Israel understood: “In light of the open encouragement of violence on the part of the organizers of the demonstration, the request to prevent the participation of minors in the demonstration, and the expectation of thousands of football fans who are expected to identify themselves as Israelis in the stadium area, this event can be classified as having a very high risk.” However, the Mossad contented themselves with conveying the messages to the police in the Netherlands and demanded a significant reinforcement of forces.
Israeli officials will cooperate with the Dutch authorities in order to investigate the events of the attacks. The incoming Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met after midnight in Amsterdam with the Dutch Minister of Justice and Internal Security David van Wiel, at the beginning of his diplomatic visit. The two agreed to cooperate in the investigation Attacking the Israeli fans Night in the city.
At the meeting, the Dutch minister apologized for the night’s events in Amsterdam and said that he “felt ashamed”. Sa’ar demanded that the Dutch authorities exhaust the procedures against those involved in the attacks.
A senior security official privy to the details clarified that the various security officials detected a flare-up on social networks in the Netherlands on the eve of the game and a spontaneous call by pro-Palestinian elements for a violent demonstration in the vicinity of the stadium. At the same time, a single update was received in MAL dealing with a threat to an Israeli citizen who was attacked by pro-Palestinians.
In light of the fear that terrorist elements would harm that citizen, a consultation was held with the security forces, after which the MLA contacted that citizen and warned of the risk.
The same security official clarified that following this incident, The Mossad sent a warning to the security and local authorities in the Netherlands, with a request to immediately and significantly increase security for the Israelis in the area of the stadium and throughout the city, emphasizing hotels where fans are known to be staying.
The source added that The flare-up of violent events happened sporadically, wide and fast like wildfire.