In a shocking turn-of-events last night Israeli football supporters faced multiple attacks across Amsterdam after a Europa-League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv
The street-violence included several hit-and-run incidents where victims got kicked punched and chased through the city (some even jumped into canals to escape their attackers)
I am ashamed. Boys on scooters criss-crossed the city looking for Israeli football fans
Police reported that 62 people got arrested and 5 victims needed hospital care. The citys largest taxi company TCA is checking reports about their drivers possible involvement in these coordinated attacks
- Security measures were in place before the game
- Pro-Palestinian protests got banned near stadium
- Ajax fans known for their Jewish heritage connection
- Police designated some areas as high-risk zones
King Willem-Alexander made a rare public statement today comparing this failure to protect Jewish people to Netherlands actions in WW2. The Israeli government responded quick - Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is heading to Amsterdam for an urgent visit
Dutch Prime-Minister Dick Schoof whose currently in Hungary for EU summit talked to Benjamin Netanyahu and promised full investigation. Meanwhile special flights are taking remaining Israeli supporters back home