The violence against Israeli supporters in Amsterdam represents a “explosion of anti-Semitism” Who “hadn't been seen for a long time”lamented the city's mayor, Femke Halsema, on Friday, November 8, during a press conference. The councilor said he had “shame” and announced increased security measures in the city with a temporary ban on protests in the Dutch capital. Follow our live stream.
Five people injured on the sidelines of a Maccabi Tel Aviv match. After the match lost by the Israeli team against Ajax Amsterdam in the Europa League, clashes broke out in the Dutch capital during the night from Thursday to Friday. Videos show attackers shouting slogans in support of Palestine. Amsterdam police announced that they had made 62 arrests.
Strong condemnations in Israel and around the world. LPrime Minister Dick Schoof spoke of “anti-Semitic attacks against Israelis”qualifying them as“unacceptable”. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stated that he viewed the premeditated anti-Semitic attack against Israeli citizens with seriousness and called for increased security for the Jewish community in the Netherlands.” Israeli President Isaac Herzog denounced him for “anti-Semitic pogrom”.
Israel sends planes to help its nationals. Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the sending of two planes to repatriate Israeli supporters present in Amsterdam. The Israeli army also announced that it was preparing “a rescue mission” including a cargo plane, as well as medical teams. It also prohibits all its staff from traveling to the Netherlands.
