Amsterdam Cancels Israeli Apartheid Week Due to Antisemitic Speakers

Numerous Antisemitic Speakers Were Scheduled to Appear at the Event

The Committee of Jewish Organizations in the Netherlands (CJO) welcomed the decision

The city of Amsterdam has canceled Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) after several of the scheduled speakers were found to have made antisemitic statements.

The event, which was due to take place from March 7-13, has been a source of controversy in recent years due to its association with antisemitism and anti-Israel hate speech.

In a statement, the city of Amsterdam said that it had decided to cancel the event "in order to protect public order and safety."

The CJO welcomed the decision, saying that it was "a victory for all those who stand against antisemitism."

"This event has been a platform for antisemitic hate speech and propaganda for years," said CJO chair Ronny Naftaniel. "We are pleased that the city of Amsterdam has finally taken action to stop it."

The decision to cancel IAW has been met with mixed reactions from the pro-Palestinian community.

Some activists have condemned the decision, saying that it is an attack on free speech.

Others have welcomed the decision, saying that it is a necessary step to combat antisemitism.

The debate over IAW is likely to continue in the coming weeks and months.

However, the decision to cancel the event is a significant victory for those who oppose antisemitism and hate speech.

It is also a reminder that antisemitism is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.