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Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Fans in Amsterdam
Following a soccer match in Amsterdam, Israeli fans were attacked. Israel sent planes to evacuate its citizens, and Dutch officials condemned the antisemitic violence.
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IsraelAntisemitismViolenceSoccerInternationalAttack
Amsterdam PoliceIsraeli Foreign MinistryMaccabi Tel AvivAjaxIdf
Benjamin NetanyahuDick SchoofIsaac HerzogFemke HalsemaNadav Shoshani
- How did Dutch officials respond to the incident?
- Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called the attacks "completely unacceptable" and "antisemitic," and stated that the perpetrators would be found and prosecuted. The situation was reported to be under control.
- What is the broader context or significance of this incident?
- The Israeli government considers the attacks a serious incident and is working with the Dutch authorities to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens. The IDF spokesperson described the evacuation as fulfilling a "historical duty" to protect its people.
- What actions did the Israeli government take in response to the events?
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent two planes to Amsterdam to evacuate Israeli citizens after the attacks, which he and Dutch officials called antisemitic. The Israeli Foreign Ministry reported 10 injured and 2 missing.
- What evidence is available regarding the nature and extent of the violence?
- The attacks occurred at various locations in Amsterdam before and after the match. Videos on social media showed widespread violence, with one showing a person being kicked while on the ground.
- What happened after the soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam?
- Following a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam, Israeli fans were attacked by rioters. The Amsterdam police reported 5 hospitalized and 62 arrests.