Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, in what Dutch authorities call antisemitic incidents [View all]
Cross-posted from the Jewish Group https://www.democraticunderground.com/122316149 with thanks to elleng.
Israeli soccer fans were beaten and injured in violent clashes in Amsterdam overnight, which the Dutch government condemned Friday as antisemitic attacks on Israeli citizens.
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.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/07/europe/israel-soccer-fans-attacked-amsterdam-intl-hnk/index.html