The latest report from the violence that occurred Thursday evening on the sidelines of the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv, in Amsterdam, shows five people hospitalized and 62 arrests. Israeli supporters were attacked in the center of the city.
Violent clashes broke out overnight from Thursday to Friday in Amsterdam following a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
At least five people hospitalized
Dutch police said this Friday morning that they had made 62 arrests, while at least five injuries were recorded. “So far it is known that five people were taken to hospital and 62 people were arrested,” Amsterdam police said on X.
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The Israeli authorities reacted strongly, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying they considered “the appalling incident with the greatest seriousness” and “demanded (the Dutch authorities) to act vigorously and quickly against the rioters”. “The difficult images of the aggression against our citizens in Amsterdam will not be ignored,” he assured. He announced the “immediate dispatch of two relief planes” to assist Israeli supporters.
Reactions are multiplying after these incidents described as anti-Semitic. Particularly in France where the Israeli selection will play against the Blues in Saint-Denis in six days.
“Some are calling for the France-Israel match to be relocated (November 14 at the Stade de France, Editor's note). I do not accept it: France is not backing down because that would amount to abdicating in the face of threats of violence and anti-Semitism. At my request, the Prefect of Police, Laurent Nunez, is making the necessary security arrangements for this match to take place at the Stade de France, as usual,” Interior Minister Bruno declared on X. Retailleau.
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