Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was informed of a “very cruel incident“ targeting Israeli citizens in Amsterdam, Reuters reported, citing the Prime Minister's office, as quoted by BTA.
Netanyahu ordered the immediate dispatch of two rescue planes to evacuate Israeli citizens affected by the incident.
Israel's Ministry of National Security is urging Israeli citizens in Amsterdam to stay in their hotels following the attack.
In a statement by Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, it was stated that the victims were football fans who faced anti-Semitism and were subjected to unimaginable cruelty because of their nationality and religion.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has requested assistance from the Dutch Embassy to ensure safe transportation of Israeli citizens to Amsterdam airport.