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Amsterdam Football Violence: Maccabi Fans Involved
Violence erupted in Amsterdam after a football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, involving aggressive behavior from both Maccabi fans and other individuals. A major investigation is underway.
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- What is the current status of arrests and detentions related to the incidents?
- Sixty-three people were arrested in connection with the incidents surrounding the match, though only one arrest is directly linked to the post-match violence. Four people remain in custody.
- What were Maccabi Tel Aviv fans seen doing in Amsterdam after their match against Ajax?
- Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were involved in violent incidents in Amsterdam after their team's match against Ajax. Videos show them using planks and belts, and engaging in aggressive behavior.
- What official steps are being taken to address the situation in Amsterdam following the violence?
- Amsterdam's mayor announced an independent investigation into the events, highlighting the shock and concern caused by the violence and its parallels to historical antisemitic attacks.
- How is the Amsterdam police responding to the events that occurred during and after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game?
- The violence prompted a large-scale investigation by Amsterdam police, who are reviewing various video sources, including those from street cameras, doorbells, witnesses, and journalists.
- Were there instances of violence or misconduct displayed by Maccabi fans other than the reported attacks against them?
- In addition to the violence perpetrated against them, videos have also emerged showing Maccabi fans engaging in aggressive behavior themselves, including shouting anti-Arab and racist slogans and pulling down a Palestinian flag.