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ARAB AND WORLD

Fri 08 Nov 2024 9:02 am - Jerusalem Time

10 Israelis injured in clashes with Palestinian supporters in Amsterdam

Israeli media reported that 10 Israeli fans were injured and contact with three others was lost in Amsterdam last night, after they had arrived in the Dutch capital to attend the Maccabi Tel Aviv team's match against Ajax Amsterdam in the European League.


Media outlets reported that "clashes broke out with Israeli fans after some of them tore up the Palestinian flag, following the end of the match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the European League, which ended with the former winning 5-0, on Thursday evening."


The media added that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans caused chaos in Amsterdam after the match between their team and Ajax Amsterdam.


Video clips circulating on social media platforms showed a large number of Israeli fans chanting slogans hostile to Arabs and Palestine. As a result, fistfights broke out between the two parties.


Before the start of the match, other video clips showed Israeli fans provoking the Dutch fans in the stands by refusing to stand for a minute of silence in mourning for the victims of the floods in Valencia, Spain, and they lit fireworks during the minute while the rest of the fans remained silent.


Activists considered this behavior a response to Spain's position recognizing the State of Palestine, condemning the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, and refusing to buy and sell weapons with Israel.


Amsterdam police said they had "deployed additional forces in the capital after reports of tensions in several areas."


The Israeli Foreign Ministry said that ten fans were injured and contact was lost with three others.


"Israeli citizens in Amsterdam should avoid moving around on the streets and stay in hotel rooms," the Israeli National Security Council said.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the relevant authorities to send two planes to return the Israelis to their country.


Netanyahu's office held consultations with his military secretary and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and called on the Dutch government and local security forces to "act firmly and quickly against the attackers and rioters and ensure the safety of Israeli citizens."


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone this morning, Friday, with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Skov.


Netanyahu called on the Netherlands to "guarantee the protection of Israelis" on its territory.


He said, "I view with great seriousness the planned anti-Semitic attack against the citizens of Israel," and called for "strengthening protection for the Jewish community in the Netherlands."


The Israeli army announced that "following the difficult and serious violence against Israeli citizens in Amsterdam, and upon instructions from the political echelon and after assessing the situation, the IDF is preparing immediately to send a rescue mission in coordination with the Dutch government."


He added, "The mission will depart on cargo planes and will include medical and rescue teams. The Home Front Command is leading the rescue operation in cooperation with the various branches and branches of the IDF and the security forces."

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