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Amsterdam Attacks on Israeli Football Fans
Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam after a match, leading to injuries and increased security measures.
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PoliceNos NieuwsMaccabi Tel AvivEl AlAmsterdam City Council
Benjamin Netanyahu
- What security measures were put into place after the incidents?
- The attacks prompted increased security measures in Amsterdam, including extra police patrols and heightened protection for Jewish institutions. Authorities are urging all victims to file police reports.
- What happened to Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam after a football match?
- Following a football match in Amsterdam, Israeli supporters were attacked, assaulted, and pelted with fireworks by a group of people shouting "Free Palestine".
- What measures did the police and other authorities take in response to the attacks?
- Police intervened several times, escorting Israeli fans to their hotel for safety and increasing security in the city in response to the attacks.
- How did Israeli supporters respond to the events, and how will it impact their future travels?
- Many Israeli fans felt unsafe and chose to leave Amsterdam early, with some expressing their feeling that they will not return to the city again. The Israeli Prime Minister sent planes to help evacuate supporters.
- How many people were injured in the attacks, and what kind of medical attention did they receive?
- Multiple injuries were reported, with seven people treated at Amsterdam hospitals and subsequently released. The Amsterdam authorities strongly condemned the violence, calling it antisemitic and inexcusable.