OM plans to demand unconditional prison sentences against suspects in November's violence in Amsterdam, including charges of anti-Semitism, after Israeli fans were chased, attacked, and beaten following a football match. Several professors and the Israeli ambassador referred to the events as coordinated terrorism, but legal complexities may hinder terrorism charges.
Minister Faber consulted with mayors and commissioners of the king about the consequences of border controls by the Royal Military Police. Mayor Bengevoord is reassured and expects little disruption to border traffic, but others doubt that the checks are not merely symbolic and stress the limited capacity of the military police.
SP leader Jimmy Dijk expresses regret for supporting a motion to track the cultural and religious background of Dutch citizens with a migration background, saying it was a mistake and resulted in many people feeling hurt. He also criticizes the government for using migrants as scapegoats and promises to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Van Dale cancels Word of the Year election due to social media backlash, instead choosing 'polarisation' as their own nominee for the word that best captures the spirit of the year.
Tilburg University advised to end partnership with Israeli universities, following a report by a committee that links the collaborations to potential human rights violations, including genocide and crimes against humanity. However, the university may still receive students and staff from these institutions.
Watch out for fake credentials! The Public Prosecution Service warns government agencies about workers with forged papers, after an investigation by the National Detective revealed multiple cases of fraud. Seven people are suspected, including a woman who had been working with a fake identity at a government agency before being discovered.