A week before the France-Israel match: “A very violent incident” breaks out in Amsterdam, Benjamin Netanyahu sends two rescue planes

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahudispatched two rescue planes to Amsterdamto The Netherlandsafter a “very violent incident” during which Israeli nationals were targeted, his office announced this Friday, after reports attacks Occurring on the sidelines of a football match have been reported. Israel's Ministry of National Security called on Israeli nationals in Amsterdam to stay in their hotel rooms following the attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a separate statement. “Fans who went to watch a football match faced anti-Semitism and were attacked with unimaginable cruelty simply because they were Jewish and Israeli”said Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.

57 people detained

Dutch police said 57 people were detained after the match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, as pro-Palestinian demonstrators tried to go to the Johan Cruyff Stadium, where the match was taking place, despite a ban on demonstrate at this location. According to the authorities, some supporters were able to leave the stadium without problem, but clashes were reported overnight in the city center of the Dutch capital.

The Israeli military said Friday it was preparing to immediately send a rescue mission in coordination with the Dutch government. “A cargo plane will be used and medical and rescue teams will participate”the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said. Videos posted on social media showed crowds running in the streets and a man being beaten. The editorial staff of L'Indépendant has decided not to relay these images of incredible violence.

Israeli Sports Minister Gideon Saar has asked the Dutch government to help Israeli nationals get to the airport safely, he told his Dutch counterpart, Caspar Veldkamp, ​​on Friday.

Incidents which occurred just a week before the France-Israel football match scheduled at the Stade de France (Thursday November 14). Demonstrations to protest against the holding of the match have already taken place. Part of the political class also opposed the conduct of the meeting.