Holland's Big Bluff: An official statement from the Amsterdam police claimed that dozens of people were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the attacks, of whom only four remain in custody on suspicion of public violence.
In addition, the Dutch police have published a dedicated link for those who were attacked or encountered Friday night's footage to assist them in their investigative activities.
Prosecutors in Amsterdam announced that they had imposed fines for violating public order on 40 people, ten of whom are suspected of various offenses, including vandalism.
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But now it turns out that these are not at all detainees who participated in the pogrom.
Geert Wilders, leader of the Freedom Party - the largest party in the Netherlands, revealed this evening (Saturday) in a tweet on the social network Twitter that, contrary to the authorities' claims, no participants in the pogrom in Amsterdam on Friday night were arrested.
"I am speechless,” wrote Geert Wilders, known as a staunch supporter of Israel. "Amsterdam police have just confirmed that no one was arrested during the Islamist hunt in Amsterdam on Thursday night. All arrests were made before and during the football game and not during the pogrom.".
Following the pogrom, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar left for an urgent diplomatic visit to the Netherlands on Friday. During his visit, Minister Sa'ar met with senior Dutch government officials, including his counterpart, the Dutch Foreign Minister. During Sa'ar's meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoff, the Dutch Prime Minister said that this was a turning point and promised to deal with the rioters.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote this evening: "During my meetings during my visit to the Netherlands, I repeatedly expressed questions and concerns to my hosts, both regarding the actions of the local police on the night of the pogrom and regarding the incompetence so far in arresting the criminals who participated in it. The mayor of Amsterdam, with whom I also met, informed me today about the establishment of a special investigation team to investigate the affair.
""The Prime Minister, the ministers and the party leaders with whom I met all expressed full commitment and determination to bring the criminals to justice. I offered Israel's assistance in collecting testimonies and evidence by the Israel Police from Israelis who were affected by the pogrom or witnessed it.".
""The authorities in the Netherlands - at both the national and local levels - have agreed to this and I believe that in the coming days they will find a practical way to implement what was agreed. The Israeli government will not let up on the matter and will continue to accompany it so that justice is done and the barbaric criminals are punished.".
""I know that our friends in the Netherlands who hold senior positions in the government and parliament will not let up either. They understand very well how important it is for the Netherlands itself to act decisively and erase the shame, a term they have used repeatedly.".
Earlier this evening, the National Security Headquarters updated that security agencies estimate that the wave of violence that began after the Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Amsterdam has ended, "there is no obstacle for Israelis to move around the city.".
However, the National Directorate of Security emphasized that the Netherlands is under a level 2 travel warning, and therefore "it is recommended to take increased precautions when staying in the country, with an emphasis on minimizing Israeli symbols, as well as being alert to unusual events in light of the sensitivity that exists in Amsterdam following the events.".
The National Defense Intelligence Agency added: "In any unusual event, local security officials should be contacted for an initial response. It is recommended to simultaneously update the National Defense Intelligence Agency's travel warning hotline (02-6667444).".
As you may recall, dozens of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked with severe violence in Amsterdam after the team's match against Ajax Amsterdam last Thursday in the Europa League. The rioters coordinated attacks at various locations in the city, while warnings sent in advance to the Dutch authorities did not prevent the events.
Meanwhile, the 'Kan News' team in Amsterdam, reporter Michal Reshef and photographer Micha Rizov, reported from Dam Square for the Saturday edition.
At that time, young people gathered around them and chanted slogans of protest against Israel. The team folded up the broadcasting station, but the young people followed them, so they entered a store in the area and called the police to escort them to the hotel. After waiting in the store, they left in a car and were escorted by police.
