Amsterdam football match turns into night of street violence against Israeli fans
Dutch capital faced unexpected street attacks after Europa League game between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Multiple assaults on Israeli supporters led to emergency response from city officials and royal family
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
