As violence escalated on the streets of Amsterdam following a soccer game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and AFC Ajax, one man, Melhem Asad, stood out as a beacon of bravery. An Israeli-Druze fan from the town of Kisra-Sumei in Israel’s Upper Galilee, Melhem had come to support his team, but he left as a true hero—risking his life to save fellow Israelis from the brutality of mob attacks.

In an interview with Israeli media, Melhem recounted the chilling details of that night. "Before the game, we were at Dam Square, and there was good security," he shared. "But after the game ended, we left the stadium to return to the hotel, and there was no security—nothing. We felt completely exposed." He described how, without police protection, they became easy targets for groups intent on causing harm.

What Melhem did next exemplifies courage and quick thinking. Hearing groups nearby speaking in Arabic about their plans to attack Israeli fans, he acted fast. “I heard people...