nos.nl
Amsterdam Violence Against Israeli Football Fans
Violent attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam following an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match prompt an Israeli minister's visit to the Netherlands and a strong international condemnation.
Dutch
Netherlands
PoliticsInternational RelationsIsraelSportsFootballViolenceAntisemitism
Maccabi Tel AvivAjaxEl Al AirlinesAmsterdam PoliceIsraeli Army
Eli CohenBenjamin NetanyahuFemke Halsema
- How did the Amsterdam police describe the violence?
- The Amsterdam police characterized the violence as exceeding all limits and stated that rioters actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them. Several individuals were injured and hospitalized.
- What prompted the Israeli Foreign Minister's visit to the Netherlands?
- Following violent attacks on Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam after a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is traveling to the Netherlands for talks. He will meet with Dutch officials and members of the Jewish community.
- What kind of violence occurred in Amsterdam against Israeli supporters?
- The violence involved attacks and harassment of Israeli supporters by pro-Palestinian protestors. Footage on social media shows instances of severe violence, including physical assault and forced declarations of support for Palestine.
- What measures did El Al Airlines take to help the Israeli football fans?
- El Al Airlines is providing extra flights from Amsterdam to Israel to bring home Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, some of whom were injured during the violence. The initial plan to include military personnel on the flights was later canceled.
- What has been the international response to the attacks on Israeli supporters?
- International condemnation of the events in Amsterdam is widespread, with comparisons made to historical pogroms. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as extremely violent, while others have expressed outrage and disgust at the attacks.