Dutch PM Installs Mezuzah to Show Solidarity With Jewish Community
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten installed a mezuzah at his home to show solidarity with the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism. He announced the gesture on Monday at a Kristallnacht commemoration, stating his desire for visible Jewish life in the Netherlands. Jetten also pledged increased security funding for Jewish institutions and urged Jewish citizens not to leave the country. The move comes as Dutch-Israeli relations are strained over settlement goods bans and anti-Israel protests.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten installed a mezuzah at his home to express solidarity with the Jewish community.
- Jetten made the announcement on Monday at a Kristallnacht commemoration ceremony in Amsterdam.
- He received the mezuzah from Rabbi Yanki Jacobs, head of Chabad on Campus in the Netherlands.
- The Prime Minister stated his commitment to a Netherlands where Jewish life is visible and secure.
- The Dutch government is increasing security funding for Jewish institutions.
- The gesture occurs amid diplomatic tensions between the Netherlands and Israel.
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