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Violence Erupts Against Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam

Violence Erupts Against Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam

Above: Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv stage a pro-Israel demonstration at the Dam Square, lighting up flares and chanting slogans ahead of the UEFA Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Nov. 7, 2024. Image copyright: Mouneb Taim/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images

The Facts

  • Israel sent on Friday two planes to bring back Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club fans from Amsterdam after they faced "antisemitic attacks," reportedly sparked by a boisterous rally on Thursday during which "hundreds" of Maccabi fans waved Israeli flags and took down a Palestinian one.Israel on Friday sent two planes to bring back Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club fans from Amsterdam after they faced "antisemitic attacks" in several parts of the city on Thursday night.

  • The violence followed Maccabi's Europa League match against Ajax, which the latter won 5-0. Dutch authorities said the rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters" who were "ambushed." Over 60 people have been arrested in connection with the disturbance.According to Dutch police, many Israeli supporters were beaten and injured in hit-and-run attacks, with five people hospitalized. Video clips appeared to show people being chased and kicked; a car was also seen hitting passers-by at high speed


The Spin

For Israelis, the Israeli diaspora, and the Jewish community, the Amsterdam pogrom signifiespaints a bleak picture of the escalating dangers worldwide — emphasizing a virulent resurgence of antisemitism. Often concealed as anti-Zionism, this hatred fuels disruptions, attacks, and a climate of rising hostility. DiasporicMembers members of the Jewish community are increasingly marginalized, excluded, and subjected to unrelenting intimidation and violence, often with state sponsorship. Urgent action is needed to confront this menace.

Israeli provocation is heightening risks for Jewish and Israeli communities worldwide, as recent violence in Amsterdam tragically demonstrates. Israel's aggressive policies under Prime Minister Netanyahu — especially in Gaza and the West Bank — have stirred resentment, reducing global sympathy despite valid security concerns. Actions by some Israeli supporters abroad, feed this backlash — increasing anti-Israeli sentiments and tensions. The resulting insecurity endangers Jewish and Israeli lives globally as Palestinians continue to suffer.


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