In the recent violent assault on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, disturbing footage reveals a harrowing scene: Israeli supporters chased, cornered, and brutally attacked. This wasn’t a mere “clash” between rival fans but an organized act of hate aimed specifically at Israelis. However, the media’s portrayal of the incident has been far from straightforward. Some outlets, including The New York Times, have gone as far as describing the attacks as “violence tied to a soccer game,” minimizing the clear, targeted antisemitism behind these acts.

Shockingly, an article even implied that the Israeli fans “invited” the attacks, insinuating that their presence or actions somehow justified the violence. In another account, the singing of Am Yisrael Chai, a declaration of resilience and faith in the face of adversity, was called “anti-Arab provocation,” effectively turning expressions of Jewish identity into a reason for...