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March 18, 2026

Award-Winning Dutch Author Claims Jews May Have Staged Recent Synagogue Attacks As Zionists “Have An Interest In More Antisemitism”

The remarks by recent PC Hooft Prize winner Anja Meulenbelt have drawn condemnation from Jewish leaders.

Award-Winning Dutch Author Claims Jews May Have Staged Recent Synagogue Attacks As Zionists “Have An Interest In More Antisemitism”

TL;DR

  • Anja Meulenbelt, a PC Hooft Prize winner, suggested in a Facebook comment that Zionists may have orchestrated recent attacks on Jewish communities.
  • Meulenbelt's comments were criticized by Jewish leaders as promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories.
  • Dave Heilbron, from the Central Jewish Council, called the remarks "truly shocking" and suggested the prize board consider revoking her award.
  • Recent attacks include explosions at a synagogue and a Jewish school in the Netherlands, and a synagogue in Belgium.
  • The board awarding the PC Hooft Prize declined to comment on Meulenbelt's statements, stating they were made in a personal capacity.

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