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Amsterdam Bans Protests After Attacks on Israeli Football Fans
Following attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, the city banned protests, and police made numerous arrests. The Israeli government responded by sending planes to repatriate fans.
English
Germany
PoliticsInternational RelationsIsraelSportsNetherlandsViolenceSoccerCivil Unrest
Maccabi Tel AvivAjax AmsterdamDutch Police
Benjamin NetanyahuFemke HalsemaGideon SaarCaspar VeldkampDick Schoof
- What did police say about the suspects?
- Police stated that 10 individuals were suspected of crimes such as vandalism, while 40 others received fines for disrupting public order. Four suspects, including two minors, remained in custody.
- What actions did the Israeli government take?
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched two planes to bring Israeli fans home. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also made a trip to the Netherlands to meet with Dutch officials.
- What additional events took place before the main attacks?
- Videos circulated online allegedly showing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans removing Palestinian flags and singing offensive chants, adding another layer to the complex events.
- What actions did Amsterdam take in response to the attacks?
- Amsterdam banned all demonstrations for three days in response to the attacks. Additionally, police were granted emergency stop-and-search powers.
- What were the immediate consequences of the violence for the victims?
- Five individuals required hospitalization following the attacks. A total of 62 arrests were made in connection with the incidents, with 10 individuals taken into custody.