The embassy attack on Israel’s diplomatic mission in The Hague underscores the escalating wave of anti-Semitic violence targeting Jewish institutions worldwide. Vandals smashed doors and hurled red paint at the embassy, prompting Dutch police to arrest three suspects. Photos from the scene show shattered glass and crimson splatters across the entrance.
While authorities have not confirmed the motive, the assault follows a similar incident in Paris, where anti-Israel activists vandalized El Al’s office with red paint and the words “Free Palestine” and “El Al genocide airline.” Israeli ambassador to the Netherlands Modi Ephraim condemned the violence, stating, “This cowardly act is yet another illustration of the dangerous consequences of rising hatred and incitement. Diplomats must be able to carry out their work safely and unhindered at all times.”
The Hague, home to the International Criminal Court, has long been a flashpoint for anti-Israel sentiment. The ICC has faced criticism for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders while ignoring terrorism from Hamas. President Donald Trump sanctioned the ICC in 2020 for targeting U.S. and Israeli officials, reinforcing America’s stance against international bodies undermining its allies.
Since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel, anti-Semitic incidents have surged across Europe and the United States. In response, President Trump revoked visas for foreign nationals involved in anti-Semitic activity and withheld federal funding from universities that fail to protect Jewish students. Such measures stand in stark contrast to the weak responses seen from many global leaders.
