Yeshiva World News (YWN) is calling for a global boycott of Uber in response to the horrific, organized attack against Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands. On Thursday evening, hundreds of Israelis had gathered in Amsterdam to watch Maccabi Tel Aviv play against Ajax when, in a brutal, pre-planned pogrom, Muslim jihadists attacked Jewish fans at train stations, hotels, and other venues. This orchestrated assault left dozens injured and has shaken Jewish communities worldwide.
Shockingly, reports indicate that a significant number of the attackers were Uber drivers who used their positions to locate and target Jews. These claims have circulated widely on social media, yet Uber has remained silent, ignoring the calls for accountability and transparency. YWN, for the first time in its history, is urging Jews around the world to boycott Uber and choose other ride-share options, such as Lyft, until Uber addresses these disturbing allegations and takes meaningful action.
The incident is particularly disturbing given its timing: today marks 86 years since Kristallnacht, when Jews across Germany and Austria faced a coordinated onslaught of violence. Kristallnacht remains a dark reminder of the dangers of unchecked antisemitism in Europe, and now, decades later, the echoes of that night resonate as Jews once again suffer attacks for simply being Jewish.
Approximately 3,000 Israelis traveled to Amsterdam for the game, with Israeli security officials warning Dutch authorities about potential threats. Despite this, the Dutch government reportedly ignored these warnings, failing to provide adequate protection for Jewish fans. This has raised serious questions about the commitment of European governments to safeguard their Jewish communities.
The attack comes amid a disturbing trend of growing antisemitism, with radical voices worldwide calling to “globalize the intifada.” These calls have now manifested in physical violence against Jews abroad, reminding Jewish communities everywhere of the importance of vigilance and self-protection. Jews worldwide must remain cautious in light of this heightened threat and take precautions to protect themselves and their families.
The silence from Uber has fueled a sense of outrage within the Jewish community, who see this as a test of accountability for global companies. Until Uber acknowledges and responds to the serious allegations surrounding the attack, YWN strongly recommends that Jews cease using the service.
As we remember Kristallnacht and the suffering it inflicted on Jews, let us not remain silent as history threatens to repeat itself. We stand united in our resolve to protect one another and hold those accountable who fail to stand against hate.
(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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The good מוסר השכל we can learn from this is that when we are second generation immigrants we become building owners and Muslims and Turks become Uber drivers.
And BTW – Uber takes about 60% of what you pay to the drivers! and that’s besides gas and tolls etc. They get paid “bopkes”, along with other horrible rules… Lyft is basically the same. This attracts a pool of drivers who are third word quality.
Time from a competition that takes only30% or so.
Please consult with gedolei Yisroel, torah leaders, before calling for boycotts.
Also, YWN calling for a boycott is not going to have any effect.
Kristalnacht is not today.
The date (and יאהרצייט for many) is ט”ז מרחשון – next מוצאי שבת. Secular observances are held on November 9th.
Very scary this can easily happen in America even under trump bc of how many “peaceful” muslims we have here. Islam the religion of peace, my foot. I hope all the Jews are safe and back in Israel. Refauh shelma to anyone that got hurt in this pogrom.
To call for an overall boycott of UBER, altogether, seems unrealistic since there aren’t really any alternatives. If you called for a 24 or 48 or even a 72 hour boycott, it seems, to me, that will be a more successful call.
I hate to sound altruistic although the realities are thus.
I chatted with a friend at Uber Brazil about this. He hadn’t heard about it, but he said there is a strong Jewish presence at his office and will ask about it.
Can anyone clarify what this means: “Uber drivers who used their positions to locate and target Jews.”
How exactly did they do this?
If anyone knows, please respond.
Boycott the Internet as well.
Yes, ludicrous.
It would be helpful if YWN could prove with strong evidence that Uber drivers were complicit in the attacks on Israeli fans. As of yet I don’t see any other well-known news outlets making this claim. It’s not enough to rely on what’s being spread on social media. We all know how unreliable social media is. Social media is known to spread ridiculous and false rumors about Israel.
You need a viable alternative. The same Uber drivers, also drive for Lyft.
Careful with your words-When I did a google search, it came up as taxi drivers had a big part in it. It doesn’t say explicitly uber.
Security, even for passengers using Uber, has long been a problem. Despite claims by Uber, they do not properly screen their drivers. There are frequent incidents regarding assaults and robberies of passengers…so the possibility of terrorists taking advantage of Uber’s lax behavior is very real. As a user of Uber (at least until this horrific incident), I have always noted the large number of “Middle-Eastern” drivers with concern. If you think about it, it is no different than 9/11. At that time, the terrorists looked for areas that were least secure that they could use against the U.S. Then it was airplane travel…today it is Uber. A major loss of revenue, should illicit positive action by Uber.
How about boycotting soccer match games in foreign countries when soldiers are dying daily on the front lines?
The Mossad sent security to the team players because they had advanced warnings but didn’t send a notice to the fans, only to the local security in Amsterdam. Totally irresponsible.