{"id":6626,"date":"2024-11-08T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/israeli-football-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-officials-say\/"},"modified":"2024-11-08T09:10:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T09:10:00","slug":"israeli-football-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/israeli-football-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-officials-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 ejjhCR\">\n<div data-testid=\"hero-image\" class=\"sc-a34861b-1 jxzoZC\"><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/5e27\/live\/0873ae40-9d9d-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Reuters Social media footage shows unrest near Amsterdam Central station after a Europa League match involving Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv\" class=\"sc-a34861b-0 efFcac\"\/><span class=\"sc-a34861b-2 fxQYxK\">Reuters<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw\">Police said it was unclear who was involved in the unrest as they were wearing dark clothing<!-- --><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Israeli football fans have faced a series of attacks in the centre of Amsterdam, officials say, with riot police having to intervene several times to protect them.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned &#8220;antisemitic attacks&#8221; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said two &#8220;rescue planes&#8221; were being sent to Amsterdam after what Israel&#8217;s military described as &#8220;severe and violent incidents against Israelis&#8221;.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Amsterdam&#8217;s mayor and authorities said that despite a massive police presence, Israeli fans had been injured in several parts of the Dutch capital.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv had travelled to Amsterdam for a Europa League match against Ajax.<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<ul class=\"sc-5c9c90b0-0 cnfHHs\">\n<li class=\"sc-8d73edac-0 ezcCTE\">Are you in Amsterdam? Please share your experiences <!-- --><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/send\/u190021617\" class=\"sc-c9299ecf-0 kNHAVz\" rel=\"noopener\">here<!-- --><\/a>. <!-- --><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Schoof said he had followed developments with horror, adding that he had spoken to Netanyahu and emphasising that the &#8220;perpetrators will be tracked down and prosecuted&#8221;.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Police said 57 people were detained. There had already been arrests and trouble in Dam Square ahead of the match involving Maccabi fans and pro-Palestinian protesters, and there were reports of supporters setting off fireworks and tearing down a Palestinian flag on a nearby street.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">But the unrest grew after the game. Police said it was unclear who had taken part in the riots, telling local media that those involved were wearing dark clothing.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Several videos circulated on social media, with one showing a man being kicked and beaten on the ground and another showing someone being run over. In some videos, people could be heard shouting pro-Palestinian slogans, although the  footage has not been verified by the BBC.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke of a &#8220;pogrom&#8221; against Maccabi fans and Israeli citizens. Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders who leads the biggest party in parliament also spoke of a pogrom, saying &#8220;authorities will be held accountable for their failure to protect the Israeli citizens&#8221;.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema had earlier sought to prevent trouble by moving pro-Palestinian protesters away from the Johan Cruyff Arena. But Dutch reports said a large group had then tried to head to the stadium, only to be stopped by riot police.<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-a34861b-1 jxzoZC\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/bbcx\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-a34861b-0 cOpVbP hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/a8eb\/live\/c3072ad0-9dab-11ef-9260-19e6a950e830.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"EPA-EFE\/REX\/Shutterstock Dutch riot police in Amsterdam throw a security cordon around a bus carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv fans\" class=\"sc-a34861b-0 efFcac\"\/><span class=\"sc-a34861b-2 fxQYxK\">EPA-EFE\/REX\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw\">Riot police had to put up a security cordon around a bus carrying Israeli supporters<!-- --><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Herzog said on X that he trusted the Dutch authorities would act immediately to &#8220;protect, locate and rescue all Israelis and Jews under attack&#8221;.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Israeli officials urged citizens to remain in their hotels and public broadcaster Kan quoted the foreign ministry as saying it had lost contact with three people.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">The US special envoy on antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt, said she was horrified by the attacks in Amsterdam, which were &#8220;terribly reminiscent of a classic pogrom&#8221; and  that she was deeply disturbed by how long they had lasted.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">She pointed out that the violence had taken place two days before the anniversary of the Nazi pogrom against Jews in Germany in November 1938.<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--$!--><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cx2y33ee1klo\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reuters Police said it was unclear who was involved in the unrest as they were wearing dark clothing Israeli football fans have faced a series of attacks in the centre of Amsterdam, officials say, with riot police having to intervene several times to protect them. 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