He has seen the number of incidents involving Jewish residents increase in his city in recent times. “A Jewish resident was attacked in a store by a fellow citizen. People are being verbally abused or intimidated.” According to him, it leads to an oppressive fear. There are no exact figures on the number of incidents, but when asked, a spokesperson said that the mayor bases his findings on signals he receives during conversations in the city.
Mayor Amersfoort calls for solidarity: ‘Especially now that the world is shaking to its foundations’
