Riots erupted in Amsterdam before and after the football match featuring the local club "Ajax" and the Israeli team "Maccabi Tel Aviv".
As reported by "European Truth," this information comes from NOS.
On the eve of the match, pro-Palestinian activists intended to protest against the Israeli club near the arena, but the mayor denied permission for the demonstration due to safety concerns.
Approximately 300 activists still gathered nearby around 7 PM and attempted to approach the stadium, chanting "For a free Palestine," "No justice, no peace," "Allahu Akbar," and slogans against the police. Law enforcement, present in large numbers, prevented them from getting closer.
Before the match, clashes occurred involving fireworks, leading to the detention of more than 20 individuals.
After the match, riots broke out in several locations in Amsterdam, including the city center. According to media reports, when fans of the Israeli team arrived in the center via subway, they were met with anti-Israel slogans and began to be pelted with objects. The police protected the group and escorted them to their hotel.
At the same time, on X (Twitter), a series of videos emerged indicating that in some instances, fans of the Jewish team were ambushed and violently assaulted. A compilation of such videos was shared by the Israeli embassy in the USA.
⚠️ Graphic videos ⚠️
– Embassy of Israel to the USA (@IsraelinUSA) November 8, 2024
Hundreds of fans of the @MaccabiTLVFC soccer team were ambushed and attacked in Amsterdam tonight as they left the stadium following a game against @AFCAjax.
The mob who targeted these innocent Israelis has proudly shared their violent acts on social media.… pic.twitter.com/R3vRAIKrIG
Subsequently, the police informed the ANP agency that as of the start of the day, 57 individuals had been detained.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated afterward that he would arrange for two planes to be sent to Amsterdam to safely bring back compatriots.
A representative of the Israeli army announced that a "rescue mission" with medical teams on board is being prepared for Amsterdam.
Schiphol Airport reported that they currently have no additional registered flights aside from the regular ones.
On the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, hundreds of people were detained in Amsterdam as a result of demonstrations supporting both sides that took place.
At that time, pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked Strasbourg University.