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Related: About this forumIsraeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, in what Dutch authorities call antisemitic incidents
Cross-posted from the Jewish Group https://www.democraticunderground.com/122316149 with thanks to elleng.
Dutch police said they had launched a major investigation into multiple violent incidents following the Europa League soccer game Thursday night between Israels Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch side Ajax. Police said that so far, five people have been taken to the hospital and 62 individuals have been arrested.
Hundreds of Maccabi fans were ambushed and attacked in Amsterdam, the Israeli embassy to the United States said on social media platform X. At least 10 Israeli citizens were injured, according to Israels foreign ministry.
Social media video shared by the Israeli embassy showed what it said was violence against Maccabi fans. One video shows a man being kicked while he lies on the ground, while another video shows a man being hit by a man yelling free Palestine and for the children, motherf***er. CNN has not yet been able to verify those videos.
Crowman2009
(2,805 posts)I wouldn't feel to sorry for them since that team's supporters are a bunch of racists who have a history of instigating violence, even against supporters of other Israeli clubs such as Maccabi Haifa. So don't lump these bunch of right-wing hooligans with the rest of Israel.
Beastly Boy
(11,137 posts)With perpetrators intentionally inflicting serious physical damage on the victims.
I didn't post this to solicit sympathy, yours or anyone else's. I posted it as an example of rampant antisemitism getting out of control in a European capital. If you choose to disregard this and excuse this attack with whatever sentiments you prefer to prioritize, that's your problem. I am certainly not lumping anyone with anyone else.
Crowman2009
(2,805 posts)Oh, and one of the Maccabi Tel Aviv fans was carrying a Trump flag at the 0:41 mark. Do you feel sorry for them now?
Crowman2009
(2,805 posts)...the locals fight back.
In case you're not familiar with football clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv is the Israeli equivalent to Milwall.
And here they are whistling during the moment of silence for the victims of the Valencia flood:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/waISJLEE_os
Beastly Boy
(11,137 posts)And you are saying you know who they come crying to? And even if you are, are you saying that it is OK to plan an organized violent ambush against hooligans who offended you?
Then you are saying that a couple of hundred Dutch white supremacists beating the shit out of the 'locals" tomorrow is just fine with you, right? Because... fighting back!