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2024 - 11 - 8

Football Fans Attack: A Riot in Amsterdam That’s Off-Side!

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When football meets chaos! Discover the recent clashes in Amsterdam involving Israeli fans and protestors, complete with unexpected rescue flights! ⚽✈️

What was supposed to be an exciting Europa League match turned into a scene straight out of a sports drama in Amsterdam. Israeli football fans supporting Maccabi Tel Aviv found themselves in a dangerous situation as they were targeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Reports suggest that at least five individuals were hospitalised after an attack left fans scrambling for safety post-match. The atmosphere shifted rapidly from cheers to chaos as violence erupted in the streets of the Dutch capital.

Witnesses described the incident as a shocking display of hostility against the travelling Israeli supporters, who were accused of disrespecting Palestinian flags prior to the match. The situation escalated into what some are calling a 'pogrom,' with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte condemning the actions of the attackers and promising that the perpetrators would be swiftly prosecuted. Interestingly, what began as rivalry on the football pitch spiraled into a heated political protest, highlighting the often explosive intersection of sports and social issues.

After the frenzy of violence, it was all hands on deck for the Israeli government as they dispatched two rescue planes to bring the frightened fans back home safely. Freedom on a Friday? More like flight time for fans under fire! As tensions continue to rise in parts of Europe, such swift measures from the home front prove that sports fandom can sometimes take a turn for the serious. Who knew you’d need a boarding pass after a match?

In light of these events, safety concerns for fans attending international matches have been thrown into the spotlight. With authorities stepping up their response to fan violence, it’s vital for clubs and nations to instill a sense of security in their supporters. Beyond the drama of the football field lies a world of unpredictability, and with the stakes being raised higher with every match, we can't help but wonder if sports might become the new frontline in socio-political conflicts. Let's hope that the only thing being tackled on the pitch in future is the ball!

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Israel sends rescue planes after football fans attacked by mob in ... (The Independent)

At least five taken to hospital after Maccabi Tel Aviv football club supporters targeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Dutch capital.

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Israeli football fans clash with protesters in Amsterdam (Aljazeera.com)

Details of incidents unclear, but Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters damaged Palestinian flags in city before match.

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Israeli soccer fans 'ambushed' in Amsterdam attack (POLITICO.eu)

The Dutch prime minister said the assailants would be “tracked down and prosecuted.”

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Israel sends planes to rescue football fans after Amsterdam 'pogrom' (Jewish Chronicle)

In what is being described as a “pogrom,” Israeli football fans were subjected to brutal attacks in Amsterdam last night, after a Europa League match ...

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Israeli and Dutch leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on Israelis in ... (BBC News)

The violence happened as Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv were in the Dutch capital for a Europa League match.

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Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent ... (Reuters)

Israel sent two planes to bring back fans of an Israeli soccer team from the Netherlands on Friday after overnight attacks in the streets that officials ...

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Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, with five reportedly ... (CBS News)

Amsterdam — Antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" after a soccer match in Amsterdam, authorities in the ...

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Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say (BBC News)

Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.

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Antisemitic rioters target Israeli football fans as disorder unfolds in ... (Sky News)

Dozens of arrests have been made after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack" following a football match in Amsterdam, Dutch ...

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Dutch PM: Culprits of 'unacceptable, antisemitic' attack in ... (The Times of Israel)

5 hospitalized, 62 arrested after mob assaults Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in the Netherlands * El Al says it will operate free rescue flights * US envoy: ...

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Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, with five reportedly ... (CBS News)

Amsterdam — Antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" after a soccer match in Amsterdam, authorities in the ...

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Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, in what Dutch authorities ... (CNN)

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in a “serious incident of violence in Amsterdam” overnight into Friday, authorities said, with the Dutch government ...

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Israeli hooligans provoke clashes in Amsterdam after chanting anti ... (Middle East Eye)

Travelling fans verbally abuse locals and tear down Palestine flags before fights break out with Dutch youth.

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5 hospitalized, 62 detained after attacks on Israeli football fans ... (Voice of America)

Amsterdam police said Friday that five people were hospitalized and 62 arrested after what authorities described as systematic violence by antisemitic ...

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'They shouted Jewish, IDF': Israeli football fan describes being ... (BBC News)

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans describe being beaten and kicked by gangs of young men.

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Jews attacked in Amsterdam: Israeli football fans attack in ... (BBC News)

Dozens don chop arrest and di Dutch PM don condemn di "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.

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BBC under fire over Amsterdam attack coverage (Spectator.co.uk)

Football fans are known to get a little rowdy after a game, but the horror that broke out after the Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax game on Thursday night was an ...

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Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam (NPR)

Soccer fans from Israel were attacked in Amsterdam in what the Dutch prime minister called "antisemitic attacks on Israeli citizens."

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More than 60 arrests in Amsterdam after attacks on Israeli football ... (The Guardian)

Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, ordered two planes be sent to the Netherlands to bring the Israeli fans home. The first plane took off from Ben ...

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'They shouted Jewish, IDF': Israeli football fan describes attack in ... (BBC News)

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans describe being beaten and kicked by gangs of young men.

Amsterdam mayor condemns 'black night and a dark day' of attacks ... (Jewish Chronicle)

Dutch police arrested 62 people and took five to hospital with injuries after Israeli supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football team were attacked ...

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Amsterdam mayor condemns 'hit and run' attacks on Israeli football ... (BBC News)

Five people were taken to hospital after violence flared up when Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv was in the city.

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What we know about violence involving football fans in Amsterdam (Sky News)

Verified footage shows how violent disorder unfolded in Amsterdam on Thursday. Before Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked in the city on Thursday evening, ...

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Violence against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam sparks ... (Financial Times)

Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Amsterdam shows how bad things are. But this time we have Israel (Jewish Chronicle)

Waking up to the news that Israeli football fans were attacked last night on the streets of Amsterdam I felt sick. Properly, physically sick.

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How did the Amsterdam attacks unfold? (The Independent)

With both Palestinian and Israeli governments demanding protection for their citizens, the Independent asks what sparked the violence that left five people ...

Amsterdam shows how bad things are. But this time we have Israel (Jewish Chronicle)

One of the most chilling elements has been the reports of how the Israeli fans were abandoned by the local authorities.

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Amsterdam shows the limits of liberalism (Spectator.co.uk)

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Israeli football fans return home after night of violence in Amsterdam (FRANCE 24)

Fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv returned from Amsterdam late on Friday after several were injured in street clashes in the Dutch capital that local ...

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