October 7th Survivor Confronts Antisemitism at Film Screening in Netherlands

Sabin Tassa, who lost her husband and son in the October 7th massacre at Nativ HaAsara, has returned from the Netherlands after attending a screening of the film "Nezah" where she confronted the audience and organizers. In a recent interview, Tassa described the intense antisemitism she experienced, stating, "I have never seen such racism and antisemitism." Attendees allegedly hurled insults and threats at her, including "Go back to the ovens," "Go back to the Holocaust," and "It's a shame Hitler didn't rise again to destroy you."

Tassa explained that Jewish and Israeli individuals in the Netherlands are afraid to speak out due to fear for their lives. The situation escalated to the point of physical altercations and the threat of arrest, requiring security personnel to intervene. "They snatched the microphone from my hand, snatched the phone from the hand of the person filming me, and almost beat me up," she recounted. "The police arrived, and if we hadn't left within a minute, the people around me could have been arrested."

Despite the hostile environment, Tassa expressed unwavering resolve, stating, "I was almost murdered on October 7th. Do you think these neo-Nazis bother me? I don't see anyone and I'm not afraid of anything." She emphasized her commitment to defending Israel's name and plans to meet with the Prime Minister's office to advocate for a strong stance against antisemitism and negative narratives about Israel, comparing the fight to the efforts against Hamas and Hezbollah.

She believes that European Jews are in severe distress and that immediate action is necessary. Tassa's visit to the Netherlands was motivated by her love for Israel and concern for IDF soldiers, as well as to commemorate her son Gil and her husband, whose memories she wishes to honor.