The Lawfare Project Holds Press Conference in Amsterdam, Provides Strategic Counsel To Victims

AMSTERDAM – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 –The Lawfare Project announced today that it has been retained to provide strategic legal counsel to over 36 victims of antisemitic attacks that occurred following a soccer match in Amsterdam last month. Peter Plasman, Partner at the Amsterdam-based law firm Kötter L'Homme Plasman, will serve as co-counsel.

Today, The Lawfare Project attended criminal proceedings in Amsterdam alongside local counsel as Dutch authorities presented evidence against the suspected attackers.The Lawfare Project’s representation focuses on combating rising antisemitism and advocating publicly for justice on behalf of the victims.

Ziporah Reich, Director of Litigation at The Lawfare Project, traveled to Amsterdam to participate in this critical press conference and show solidarity with the victims.

“The brutal assault on Jewish individuals in Amsterdam last month is just the latest example of the alarming rise of antisemitism in Europe,” said Brooke Goldstein, Founder and Executive Director of The Lawfare Project. “Since the horrific events of October 7, 2023, Jews worldwide have been increasingly targeted with violence, harassment, and discrimination. We are calling on governments across Europe to take immediate action to protect their Jewish communities and ensure that those responsible for these attacks are held accountable.”

The November assault occurred when Israeli fans were attacked by a group of individuals following a soccer match in Amsterdam. These assaults were reportedly fueled by incitement on social media, which targeted Jewish people in the wake of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“Since October 7, 2023, Jews around the world have been subjected to a surge in antisemitic violence,” said Ziporah Reich, Director of Litigation at The Lawfare Project. “From American college campuses to European streets, anti-Israel and pro-Hamas extremists are systematically inciting hatred against Jews, disrupting the lives of innocent people, and fueling violence.”

“Our 36 clients have called for the court to convict the suspects and ensure that they are held financially accountable for the harm they have caused,” said Peter Plasman, Partner at Kötter L'Homme Plasman. “While there were discussions about postponing the trial, I firmly believe we must move forward now to send a strong message: justice must prevail, and society must not tolerate such hatred.”