Netherlands: Geert Wilders Reacts to Recent Anti-Jewish Bombings

 Several days ago, we reported on a series of anti-Jewish bombing attacks that occurred in Liege, Belgium, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam. Dutch politician Geert Wilders denounced the lax immigration policies of the Dutch government in a speech in the Dutch Parliament. The video below was subtitled by RAIR Foundation USA, Vlad Tepes, and Gates of Vienna, and Fousesquawk assisted in the translation.

The other man in the video who Wilders is debating, the one who looks like he has a bad hangover, is the Minister of Justice and Security, David van Weel.

Italy: Two Faces of Turin

While the mayor of Turin, Italy, Stefano Lo Russo, was congratulating the city's Muslim population, many of whom were performing the end of Ramadan prayers in public spaces, the migrant crime problem in the city continued. This week, 4 young Egyptian men were arrested and charged with a series of violent street robberies in which they snatched gold necklaces from their victims.

The article below in Imola Oggi is translated by Fousesquawk.

Turin: They robbed and filmed themselves on social media: Egyptian gang busted

-Imola Oggi  19 March 2026

They attacked victims on the street to snatch their gold necklaces and filmed themselves, then posting it  on social media, including TikTok.

Torino, March 19- This is what has emerged from an investigation by the National Police, which has led to the arrests of 4 persons deemed responsible for a series of violent robberies in Turin. The precautionary measures carried out by the Mobile Squad, led by Director Davide Corazzini, under the command of the preliminary investigating judge, concern young men of Egyptian origin, accused of various counts, of three episodes, which occurred between the downtown and the nightlife zone, in particular, the Sambuy Gardens, and near Valentino Park.

Among them, (is) the presumed leader of the group, already in custody for similar crimes. According to what has been reconstructed by the investigators, the victims were approached and taken by surprise: The robbers acted in a group, using knives and pepper spray to immobilize them and take their necklaces, then taking off.

Crucial to the investigation were the video surveillance system, photographic recognition, and checking (leads), which led to the reconstruction of who was in the gang and the role of the alleged robbers. In the course of the investigation, the use of social networking also emerged, where some of the accused posted content connected to their actions, defiantly exhibiting their "trophies".

Italy: Public End of Ramadan Prayers Cause Backlash

-Il Giornale

Ramadan has ended, and in some Italian cities, like Rome and Turin, thousands of Muslims took to public streets to hold prayers. This is not sitting well with many people including some Italian politicians who ask why it is being permitted especially since Christians in Muslim in many countries would never be able to do the same thing.

The below article by Giulia Sorrentino in Il Giornale is translated by Fousesquawk.

Public spaces "occupied" by Ramadan: Here is the axis between Muslims and the left

In Turin, Mayor Lo Russo is in the streets for the prayer of the ending of the fast: "The meaning of Ramadan is to go to the essence of things". In Rome, the prayer in Piazza Consoli.  And in Prato, the diocese has consented to the use of the inner square of the San Domenico complex.

By Giulia Sorrentino 20 March 2026 at 13:18

The axis between Muslims and the left is increasingly evident, and further proof of this connection is the end of Ramadan prayer, which sees our public spaces "dedicated" to the ceremony of the end of the fasting period. In Turin, Mayor Stefano Lo Russo was present, the same one who seldom misses an opportunity to give institutional support to this community, for certainly, he could not be exempt this time. "The profound meaning of Ramadan is that of going to the essence of things, looking inward, trying to understand things that are important. We are in a very complicated season of history, in which it is difficult to find the coordinates and to understand what is happening, and so, this profound meaning that Ramadan has for all people of the Muslim faith, also assumes a significance for those who are not religious, and who at this moment, are stimulated to go to the essense of things. Because today we all need to find meaning, balance, and humanity". Then he thanked "the Muslim community for their daily commitment and for the contribution to our city" and the message of a now evident union: "Together, we can continue to construct a more just, more solid, more humane Turin."  

The prayer in Piazza Consoli in Rome, with the authorization of City Hall, is causing controversy, and the head of (Rome) Lega (party), Fabrizio Santori, in denouncing it, has decided to submit a question in the Campidoglio (City Hall). " What is happening in these hours is unacceptable. The public square has been given over to the cult of Islam like an open-air mosque, putting in jeopardy the safety of residents in their daily lives. And it is also natural to ask if a similar event organized by Christians, or the simple celebration of an open-air mass would be permitted in an Islamic country. Women locked in enclosures so as not to disturb the men, once again, is testimony to the contempt, sexism, violence, and marginalization: Behavior from which our civilization tries every day to completely emancipate itself, is instead repeated without shame or any protest in front of the eyes of thousands of people, and even endorsed through the permits from the administration. 

However, since, perhaps, someone has exchanged Italy for Mecca (nothing like this has even been seen with Christians, let alone with those who have no accord with the Italian State), this year the Diocese of Prato has also consented to the use of the inner square of the San Domenico complex to celebrate the end of Ramadan. It would be appropriate if we all ask ourselves how Christians are treated in Muslim countries before we continue to submit on all fronts. 

Settlement of Lawsuit With UC Berkeley

The University of California at Berkeley has settled a lawsuit brought by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under the Law, which alleged anti-Semitic bias at UCB, particularly within its law school.

You can read the Brandeis press release here.

Obviously, I am happy with this news, and I congratulate the Brandeis Center. Under the leadership of Kenneth Marcus, they are doing great work in exposing and combating campus anti-Semitism.

I also note that we reported on the law school controversy back in 2022 when several law school student associations passed changes to their by-laws to the effect no pro-Israel speakers would be welcome to appear on campus. In fact, I exchanged letters with Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky over this issue while it was ongoing.

There is still much to be done at UCB, the entire University of California system, and in so many universities across the nation. It will require the attention not only of organizations like the Brandeis Center, but the Department of Education, the Congress, and whichever administration is in power to hold the universities' feet to the fire. When it comes to campus anti-Semitism, it cannot continue to be business as usual. Those students, faculty, or staff who foment hate against Jews or any other group should have no place on any campus.

Netherlands: Writer/Activist Suggests Israel/Jews May Be Behind Recent Bombings

Anja Meulenbelt (l)

Dutch writer Anja Meulenbeld, who is also a pro-Palestinian activist, has caused a stir in the Netherlands with her observation that the recent bombings in Belgium and the Netherlands of Jewish synagogues and schools may be the work of Israel or Jews themselves in an effort to win sympathy. The local Jewish community, already under attack, has, understandably, reacted with anger.

The article below from De Telegraaf is translated by Fousesquawk

Controversial PC Hooft prize winner Anja Meulenbelt causes anger with her statement about the attacks on synagogues

Tuesday 17 March 2026 09:30- De Telegraaf
In this article:

Anja Meulenbelt (81), known as a writer and Palestinian activist, has once again caused controversy by comments under a Facebook report suggesting that Jews or Israel itself may have organized anti-Semitism attacks in order to win sympathy. She called the possibility historically, not impossible, and, according to the report, wrote that, "Israel and the Zionist lobby have an interest in more anti-Semitism," after which, she added that she is not presenting it as a definitive fact, more as an option.

Her remarks came shortly after two recent incidents: Early Friday morning, something exploded at the synagogue in Rotterdam-Blijdorp: The same day, 4 young men from Tilburg (ages 17-19) were arrested. One day later, there was an explosion at the outer wall of the Cheider Jewish school in Buitenveldert, Amsterdam-South. The insertion of the word "attacks" between quotation marks and proposing a self-directed theory caused strong indignation within the Dutch Jewish community.

Dave Heilbron, treasurer of the Central Jewish Council, called Meulenbelt's claims shocking and unacceptable, and stated that the dissemination of such conspiracy theories harms an already polarized situation. He himself suggested that the leadership of the PC Hooft-prize should reconsider her award. The leadership of the literature prize refuses to respond in a substantive manner and points out that Meulenbelt was writing in a personal capacity.

Meulenbelt, who has written several books on the Gaza Strip and earlier expressed understanding for the October 7, 2023 attacks, this year became the first woman to receive the PC Hooft prize-a choice that was met with criticism within literary circles even before (the award was made). The discussion underlines both the sensitivity around anti-Semitism and conspiracy theories, as well as the tension between artistic prestige and political activism.

Is the Exorcist Coming Back to Georgetown?

Georgetown University, where the old film, "The Exorcist", was filmed, and which has seen its share of campus anti-Semitism coming from the pro-Palestinian crowd, is all up in arms about something the College Republicans posted on X about Islam. The campus newspaper, The Hoya, is devoting front-page coverage to the issue. Below is the statement in question:

"Let’s Be Honest: Muslims have no place in American society.”

The College Republicans have taken down the post and apologized for the wording. The university is investigating, though the facts seem to be pretty clear.

Here is my take: I personally would not have said it in that manner. To say that no Muslims have any place in American society is wrong. I know some wise guy is going to come back and say that I myself have stated the same thing right here on this site many, many times. 

Not exactly. What I have said and will repeat is that Islam, and specifically sharia, are incompatible with our society, Western values, or what have you. To be accurate, not every aspect of sharia is contrary to our values, but much of it is, like stoning for adultery, the death penalty for apostasy, blasphemy, and unequal treatment of women, homosexuals, and non-Muslims. Those are the things that have no place in American society.

In its follow-up to the original post, the College Republicans expressed those very things. In that respect, those specific aspects of sharia, not to mention certain world events, should be open to serious discussion.

As an aside, another thing that should be open for discussion is the Saudi and Qatrari-funded Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU), which, in spite of its misleading name, is nothing but a propaganda center on the Georgetown University campus. 

Rather than have that discussion, however, Georgetown seems to be calling in the exorcists.

Netherlands: The Man Who Reportedly Gave the Order for the Murder of Peter R. de Vries

Peter R. de Vries (right)- The murder scene July 6, 2021 (left)

Over the past several years, we have translated Dutch articles regarding the assassination of famed Dutch crime reporter, Peter R. de Vries, who was gunned down in 2021 in Amsterdam. It has always been believed that the murder was carried out by two hitmen hired by the notorious Mocro-Maffia (Moroccan Mafia). Both the convicted assassins and Mocro Maffia leader Ridouan Taghi, are serving long sentences in the Netherlands. The Mocro-Maffia is a particularly vicious organization made up mostly of Moroccans residing in the Netherlands and Belgium. They control most of the cocaine traffic flowing into those two countries.

Now, a member of the organization, imprisoned in Morocco, has reportedly identified the person (also imprisoned in Morocco) who allegedly gave the order to murder de Vries.

The article below from the conservative Dutch outlet  Dageljkse Standaard, is translated by Fousesquawk.

Explosive: Taghi's cousin, Jaouad F., gave the murder order on Peter R. de Vries, inner circle leader Ismail, M., declares in Morocco

Domestic 17 March 2026 at 14:00

Finally, a breakthrough that nobody can deny anymore: The Mocro Maffia (Moroccan Mafia) was behind it. The 34-year-old Ismail M., a key figure in the Ridouan Taghi organization, has delivered a damning statement in Morocco on the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He points the finger at Jaouad F., the first cousin and confidant of Taghi-nicknamed the "man of violence" of the gang- as the man who gave the order. For the first time, someone from the inner circle makes a direct link between Taghi's network and the assassination of our greatest crime reporter.

Ismail M.-alias Jarki- was arrested in Morocco in October 2025.  He sent out photos of Peter R. de Vries via encrypted phone to the Polish hitman, Krystian M. (sentenced to 26 years). In the images, de Vries stood at the RTL Boulevard desk, just before the fatal shooting on July 6, 2021. Caption: "This is the dog you need." Classic Mocro-slang. Ismail M. directed the killers, and now he states that the cousin, Jaouad F., was the one who gave the order. Why is he talking? Perhaps, a deal, perhaps, fear- for months, rumors have been circulating that someone in Morocco was talking. 

Jaouad F. (32) is serving a 6-year sentence in Morocco for drugs, but there is an investigation into whether he can be prosecuted for the murder of de Vries. He is the right-hand man of Taghi, involved in several killings-including that of the attorney Derk Wiersum. The M. family is deep within the gang: two brothers of Ismail are serving sentences for murders on Taghi's orders.

This is no longer a rumor, nor speculation. This is testimony from the core of the Mocro-Maffia that finally gives the Public Prosecutor's Office the link they were looking for. Peter R. de Vries paid with his life because he got too close: He advised crown witness, Nabil B., dug into the killing of Taghi's brother, and kept digging. The gang struck back. And now it is leaking out.

The elite in the Hague and the mainstream media, who were always shouting, "no link with Taghi" or "not proven", can now shut their mouths. This is the reality: A ruthless drug and murder gang from the Moroccan scene has, for years, dictated the agenda in the Netherlands. They eliminated journalists, lawyers, and witnesses. And the State? Weak, slow, politically correct. Peter R. de Vries deserves justice. Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end for the rest of the gang. But one thing is for sure: The Mocro-Maffia had it in for him. And they murdered him. 

Netherlands: Police Post Images of 2 Amsterdam Bombing Suspects

 Dutch police have posted surveillance camera images of two suspects in the bombing of a Jewish school in Amsterdam this weekend. The video below, published by De Telegraaf, is translated by Fousesquawk. Hat tip to RAIR Foundation USA, Gates of Vienna, and Vlad Tepes for subtitling.

Netherlands: Another Bomb Attack Against Jewish School (Amsterdam)

-RTL (Nl)

Early Saturday morning, at about 3:45 am, someone riding on a motor scooter placed an explosive device in front of a Jewish school and fled after detonating it. Since nobody was present at that hour, there were no injuries. This follows a similar attack in front of a Jewish synagogue in Rotterdam the day before, as well as a synagogue in Liege, Belgium, early last Monday morning. Police suspect all three attacks may be connected.

Amsterdam suspects (Dutch police) 

We are working on a Dutch news video and adding English subtitles.

It is important to note here that these attacks put the lie to the apologists' statements that it is all about Israel/Zionism and not Jews. That is a lie. This resurgence of anti-Semitism goes far beyond mere opposition to Zionism or Israel's current war. If it were just about Israel, you would think the attacks would be directed against Israeli embassies, consulates, and other installations. Instead, what we are witnessing are attacks against synagogues and Jewish schools.

*Update (March 15, 2026): Here is the above-mentioned video from NOS (Nl). Hat tip RAIR Foundation USA, Vlad Tepes, and Gates of Vienna for subtitling. Translation by Fousesquawk.

 

Germany: Disturbing Study on Young Muslims in Germany

According to a 2025 study by the German Federal Criminal Police (Bundeskriminalamt-BKA), almost half of young Muslims in Germany under the age of 40 are either latently or manifestly sympathetic to Islamism. These terms are explained in the article below in BILD, which is translated by Fousesquawk.

Shocking study by BKA

Islamism is attractive to almost half of young Muslims

Caption: Young supporters of the Islamist terror state of the mullahs demonstrated on Sunday in front of the town hall in Frankfurt am Main.

-by Stefan Schlagenhaufer

March 12, 2026 at 09:48

Wiesbaden- This BKA study has a dynamite character.  The current "Motra-Monitor" reports, that as of 2025, almost every other Muslim (45.1%) in Germany under the age of 40 is latently or manifestly sympathetic to Islamism. That means: They feel themselves drawn to Islamism, want sharia rather than basic law, and have anti-Semitic prejudices.

598 pages long is the Motra-Monitor (Monitoring System and Transfer Platform of Radicalization), which, among others, is funded by the Federal Interior Ministry and Family Ministry, and published by the Federal Criminal Police (BKA). It is about right-wing extremism, but also about Islamist extremism. 

Caption: In the summer of 2025, young Muslims and radical-left Germans occupied the Gutenberg Monument in Frankfurt-some of them ready to demonstrate violently against Israel.

The researchers write that, "manifest Islamist attitudes are most prevalent among Muslims under the age of 40 at 11.5%." Manifest means that the Islamist radicalization is already evident and pronounced.

According to the study authors, there is also a group with "latent Islamist-leaning attitudes." It has grown greatly since 2021. "In 2025, this reached 33.6% of those under 40 years of age," the research group writes. Latent means that the attitude toward Islamism is present, but radicalization is not yet visible. Together, both groups make up almost half (45.1%) of all Muslims under 40 years of age in Germany.

Islamism experts: Sharia over basic law

Islamism expert Susanne Schroeter, (68, formerly of the Goethe University of Frankfurt) is alarmed at the word Islamism-leaning. She tells BILD: "Islamism means that Muslims consider Islamist interpretations of Islam to be correct, feel drawn  to Islamist organizations that are close to the Muslim Brotherhood or Salafism, prefer sharia over basic law, and, as a rule, hold anti-Semitic prejudices."

According to the BKA study, the radicalization of young Muslims has greatly increased, especially after the terror attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, in which more than 1,200 people in Israel were murdered.

Netherlands: 4 Suspects in Custody After Explosion at Rotterdam Synagogue

Police suspect there may be a connection to Liege synagogue explosion.

Early Friday morning, there was an explosion in front of a synagogue in Rotterdam. Shortly thereafter, police observed a car with 4 individuals inside acting suspiciously near another synagogue. The 4 were arrested. They are described only as males residing in Tilburg (NL), ages, 19,19, 18, and 17.

Police also suspect there may be a connection between the Rotterdam bombing and one earlier this week in Liege, Belgium. Both explosions occurred around 3:40 am, and videos of both explosions were posted by the same site.

The conservative Dutch site, Dagelijkse Standaard, is criticizing authorities for not identifying the suspects and the suspected motive. According to DS, that leaves the public open to wild speculation. Was it "imported terrorism"? Was it a reaction to the war in the Middle East?  A combination of  factors?

Here is our translation of the DS article.

Terror in Rotterdam: Explosive detonates at synagogue, police withhold description of perpetrators

Domestic  13 March 2026 at 15:00

The explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam has shaken the Netherlands awake. Although the police apprehended the 4 very young (suspects) lightning-fast, the authorities are stubbornly refusing to release the description and background of these perpetrators. And it is precisely in these complex times that we have the right to the hard facts. Who are these young men?  Is this pure Jew hatred? Are we dealing with blind terror? Is it a false flag, or is it simply the unavoidable "blowback" and anger due to the merciless attacks by Israel against Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran? The cartel must stop covering up!

In the wee hours of Friday morning, an explosive device was detonated at the synagogue at A.B.N. Davidsplein (Square).  It caused a small fire, at which time, the police immediately responded. At another synagogue in the area, subsequently, there was a vehicle "driving in a suspicious manner". Officers stopped the auto and arrested 4 young men, ages 17, 18, 19, and 19. 

Blowback, terror, or false flag?

The biggest question is what the actual motive of these perpetrators is. We cannot and must not blindly assume that it simply stems from imported anti-Semitism. Naturally, that is a real possibility, but the total picture may be much broader. If this is, indeed, a so-called "pearl of opportunity", is this perhaps a direct act of revenge, pure blowback, as a reaction to the ongoing escalation and bombardments by Israel (and America) in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran?

Or is there another agenda behind this?  Are we perhaps dealing with organized terror to destabilize our country, a sleeper cell waiting for orders, and now striking? Or is it, perhaps, a false flag operation to drive political and social tensions to a head? This information is absolutely crucial to understanding what is now playing out in our cities.

Demand the description

And it is precisely due to the burning questions that the attitude of the police is unacceptable. In the official report, the police state in black and white that the driver of the car was arrested because he matched the already known "description" of one of the suspects at the detonation. Thus, the police know exactly how these perpetrators look and who they have put in handcuffs, but the ordinary Dutch (citizen) is left in the dark.

Why this extreme secrecy? As long as the authorities stubbornly protect the identity and motives of these types of perpetrators, they simply fuel speculation. We demand full transparency. Release the facts, the descriptions, and the backgrounds of these 4 suspects immediately to the public. The Netherlands has the right to the truth, however it may look.

And yes, naturally, we want to know why they did this. If it is a "pearl of opportunity", were they always Jew-haters? Were they triggered by the war in the Middle East? A little bit of both?

Questions, questions, questions. The Dutch people have the right to answers.  Not to some vague words in an official police statement.

It Has Begun

This article first appeared in Times of Israel Blogs.

(Since this article was first posted, the Michigan attacker has been identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized US citizen from Lebanon.)

Today, we have witnessed two terrorist attacks, one in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where a man tentatively identified by some sources as Lebanese, drove his car right into a synagogue and started firing before he was killed by security, and at Old Dominion University in Virginia, where a man identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, originally from Sierra Leone, stormed into a classroom and shot an instructor to death, reportedly yelling, "Allahu Akhbar" before an ROTC student stabbed him to death, thus ending the threat. Just days ago, two young men in New York City, one, Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of  Afghan descent, the other, Emir Balat,18, of Turkish descent, threw explosive devices at a demonstration in front of Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence. The attack was aimed at those protesting against Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the perceived Islamization of the city. They reportedly were inspired by ISIS.

Meanwhile, in Europe this week, an unidentified man set off a homemade bomb in front of a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liege around 3:40 in the morning. Nobody was injured. A pro-Iranian jihadist group has claimed responsibility.

There can be little doubt that the military action taken against the Iranian regime by the US and Israel has now sparked what promises to be a wave of Islamist-inspired attacks against US/Israeli interests, against Jews, and against the West in general. 

This means that on both continents, we will lose more innocent civilian lives to the forces of Islamist terror. Of course, it has been going on for years, but now, it will undoubtedly explode.

We have known for years that Iranian sleeper cells are in our country. Many waltzed right in under the Biden administration's open-borders policy, many crossing the Canadian border. In truth, however, it didn't just start with Biden; it just got dramatically worse. Now our DHS has the task of tracking these people down before the next attack occurs. That means some resources are going to have to be taken away from grabbing illegal aliens from parts of the world that do not threaten us.

Then there is Europe, where, in 2015, then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the floodgates to asylum-seekers from Syria's civil war while encouraging other Western European countries to do the same. The result was millions of mostly young, single, unaccompanied males from other Muslim countries like Afghanistan and Somalia. In turn, that has resulted in an explosion of violent, in many cases, deadly crime and the loss of countless innocent lives, not to mention making life more dangerous and intolerable for European Jews. The threat level for Jews has just skyrocketed. 

This is not meant to second-guess the decision by the US and Israel to attack Iran. In my view, it had to be done. For 47 years, that evil regime has not only brutalized and killed tens of thousands of its own people, but it has been the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world, and its two top targets are Israel and the United States. Had they been able to fully develop nuclear weapons, they would have used them against us.

How this war will end beyond crushing the ayatollahs, I have no idea. Hopefully, it will not be another Iraq or Afghanistan. But this job must be finished, and this regime destroyed.

In the meantime, we have a serious threat here in the US and Europe from Islamist terrorists determined to avenge what is happening in Iran. There will be lone-wolf attacks, and I predict something more sophisticated from these sleeper cells. Make no mistake: They are here, and they have been called to action.