“Unacceptable anti-Semitic attacks”
The Netherlands denounced on Friday morning the “unacceptable anti-Semitic attacks against Israelis” in Amsterdam, during clashes after a Europa League match Thursday evening between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv, with Israel citing “appalling” violence and sending planes to assist them.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof described the “anti-Semitic attacks against Israelis” in Amsterdam as “unacceptable” in a message posted on his X account.
“I am in close contact with all those concerned” and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu “insisted on the fact that the perpetrators of these acts must be sought and prosecuted,” said Mr. Schoof, adding that calm had returned. in the Dutch capital.
The Israeli authorities reacted very strongly, with Prime Minister Binyamin 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.
Contacted by AFP, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that “Minister (Caspar) Veldkamp was in urgent contact with his Israeli counterpart following the violent incidents”, which took place overnight in the center of Amsterdam, following the match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv and won by the Dutch club (5-0).
A ministry spokeswoman confirmed that the two countries had discussed Israel’s request to send two planes “to pick up Israeli civilians.” One of them took off this Friday morning, according to AFP.
62 arrests and 5 people hospitalized
Police said Friday morning that they had made 62 arrests overnight during clashes after a Europa League match Thursday evening between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv, leaving at least five injured.
“So far it is known that five people were taken to hospital and 62 people were arrested,” Amsterdam police said on X.
“The police are reporting possible hostage-taking and disappearances, but have no confirmation at this time. The events are under investigation and several missing people have been found,” added the police.
The new head of Israeli diplomacy will go to Amsterdam
The new head of Israeli diplomacy, Gideon Saar, will shortly go to Amsterdam for an “urgent diplomatic visit” after the clashes on the sidelines of the football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv on Thursday evening, announced his services Friday.
“In light of the serious events, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will soon leave for an urgent diplomatic visit to the Netherlands,” the ministry said in a statement.
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