Oct 12, Amsterdam: Jewish schools in Amsterdam will close on Friday, October 13, 2023, due to security concerns, according to the Dutch press agency ANP and Reuters.
The decision to close the schools was made after the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) warned of a possible threat against Jewish targets in the Netherlands.
The Cheider school didn’t explain why it closed, but it did confirm that it was due to concerns for the safety of students and teachers. In the Dutch Jewish community, there are worries about potential incidents, especially after Hamas called for protests in the Muslim world on Friday to show support for Palestinians.
The NCTV’s warning comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas. Hamas launched a rocket attack on Israel on October 6, 2023, prompting Israel to respond with airstrikes on Gaza..
The Dutch government has condemned the Hamas rocket attack and has expressed its support for Israel. The government has also said that it will take all necessary steps to protect the Jewish community in the Netherlands.
The closure of Jewish schools in Amsterdam is a precautionary measure. The Dutch government has said that it is not aware of any specific threat against Jewish schools, but it is taking steps to protect the Jewish community in the Netherlands.
It is important to note that the threat level in the Netherlands remains at “substantial.” This means that a terrorist attack is considered likely.
The Dutch government has urged the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
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