A violent altercation between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian rioters in Amsterdam has left at least ten supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football club injured and five hospitalized. The clashes occurred following a match with Amsterdam’s Ajax team, with Dutch police now investigating reports that taxi drivers in the city played a major role in the wave of antisemitic attacks.
The violence, which has been denounced by Israeli and Dutch leaders, has been likened to a pogrom by authorities. Pro-Palestinian rioters were said to have actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack them, leading to a chaotic and dangerous situation on the streets of Amsterdam.
Chanan Hertzberger, the chairman of the Central Jewish Council in the Netherlands, drew comparisons between the violent attacks and the Kristallnacht persecutions in Nazi Germany. The timing of the riots, on the 86th anniversary of the 1938 attacks, only added to the gravity of the situation.
Authorities are now working to identify and hold those responsible for the violence accountable, while also ensuring the safety and security of all individuals involved. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions and conflicts surrounding the Israel-Palestine issue, even reaching as far as a football match in Amsterdam.
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