Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel addressed a letter to parliament’s lower house on Shabbos, stating that he will lead an investigation into the violent attack on Israeli soccer fans, including reviewing missed warnings from Israeli intelligence.
The minister confirmed that Thursday’s incidents were rooted in anti-Semitism, according to Volkskrant.
“Everything points to the fact that people were attacked and threatened yesterday because of their origin, their religion and their Jewish background,” he said on Friday.
Van Weel noted in his letter, “An investigation is still being conducted on possible warning signs from Israel.”
Additionally, the Public Prosecution Service has announced plans to expedite legal proceedings against those involved.
Van Weel emphasized that identifying all suspects involved in the attacks is “the absolute priority.”
{Matzav.com}
