Anti-Israel and Anti-Semitic Incidents Skyrocket Around the World

Two IDF soldiers who were vacationing in Amsterdam this week were forced to cut their trip short and return to Israel after being doxxed by a pro-Palestinian group. The organization, Israel Genocide Tracker, published personal details and photos of the soldiers, accusing them of committing "genocide" in Gaza. The soldiers, who were serving in combat during the recent Gaza conflict, were vacationing in the Dutch capital when their identities were exposed on social media.

The group's post on X (formerly Twitter) linked to the soldiers’ involvement in military actions during the Gaza conflict and claimed they were responsible for "kidnapping hundreds of civilians" in Jabalia. The post included four pictures of the soldiers and was widely shared, including with the Hind Rajab Foundation, which works to issue arrest warrants against IDF personnel.

The situation quickly escalated, with the IDF instructing the soldiers to stay in their hotel rooms and avoid leaving due to safety concerns. After careful consideration, the army decided the soldiers should return to Israel immediately. The move follows growing concerns for the safety of Israelis abroad, particularly after violent incidents involving Israeli citizens, such as last year’s attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam.

This incident marks a significant escalation in the tactics used by pro-Palestinian groups to target Israeli soldiers, especially regular conscripts. The IDF has urged soldiers to take precautions, including removing sensitive content from their social media accounts before traveling abroad and making their accounts private.

Rising Antisemitism and Tensions Abroad

The rise in antisemitism and the targeting of Israeli soldiers abroad reflect broader tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict. Anti-Israel protests have increased in various cities, and social media campaigns like those led by Israel Genocide Tracker have raised alarm about the safety of Israelis traveling overseas.

In a related story tensions between pro-Israel and anti-Israel activists erupted into violence outside an Israeli real estate event in Brooklyn on Tuesday. The confrontation occurred as both sides clashed during a pro-Palestinian protest and counter-protest. Event organizers reported that the New York Police Department (NYPD) intervened, separating the groups after activists were seen throwing punches.

The protest was organized by Pal-Awda, an anti-Israel group, with around 30 other organizations reportedly supporting it. The protesters aimed to stop what they claimed was the sale of "stolen" land at the Getter Group's Borough Park real estate expo. Protesters declared, "From the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, Palestine is Arab," and voiced concerns over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Video footage shared by both pro-Israel group Betar US and anti-Israel group Pal-Awda New York/New Jersey depicted the chaotic scenes. The NYPD set up barriers at the event location to maintain order. Members of the Betar group reportedly called the pro-Palestinian protesters "terrorists," while tensions continued to mount with both sides shouting offensive remarks at each other.

Congressman Ritchie Torres condemned the anti-Israel activists, calling them a "pro-Hamas mob targeting Jews." He argued that the violence was not surprising, as it was part of a broader pattern in the "Free Palestine" movement, which he claims has no intention of liberating Palestinians from Hamas rule.

The protest became a flashpoint for wider debates surrounding antisemitism and the targeting of Jewish communities. Congressman Daniel Goldman expressed concern over the harassment, calling it "textbook antisemitism" to intimidate Jews over the actions of Israel. The protest occurred in a neighborhood with a high population of Orthodox Jews, further intensifying tensions.