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Amsterdam Protest Ban Sparks Mass Arrests Amid Soccer Violence

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The Facts

  • Before the Ajax-Maccabi match, Israeli fans tore down a Palestinian flag and chanted anti-Arab slogans, while afterward, groups on scooters conducted targeted attacks against Israeli supporters across the city.

  • The Amsterdam District Court upheld the mayor's protest ban on Sunday morning, but hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Dam Square, leading to over 100 arrests.

  • Israeli authorities evacuated approximately 2,000 citizens on special flights from Amsterdam following the incidents, while the demonstration ban was extended until Thursday morning.

The Spin

The protest ban infringes on legitimate rights to demonstrate against Israeli actions in Gaza, while peaceful protesters are being unfairly labeled as antisemitic for expressing political dissent against Israeli policies.


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