Israel dispatches aircraft to rescue Jews from Amsterdam 'pogrom'
Following Thursday's match against Dutch team Ajax, multiple Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans sustained injuries during the ensuing riots. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Several fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv were injured during riots following Thursday's match against Dutch team Ajax.
In response to the violence, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed that two planes be sent to Amsterdam to repatriate Israeli fans who were attacked by an anti-Israel mob in the Dutch capital, as reported by Netanyahu’s office.
Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were assaulted in Amsterdam on Thursday night while leaving the stadium after the Europa League match against Ajax.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry indicated that at least ten Israelis sustained injuries during the attacks, although the extent of their injuries is still unclear. The ministry also noted that the affected fans are currently unreachable and advised Israeli citizens to remain at their hotels.
The National Security Council in Israel has recommended that individuals avoid displaying Israeli or Jewish symbols in public.
Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the UN, expressed grave concern over the situation, stating: “We are receiving very disturbing reports of extreme violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Holland. There is a pogrom currently taking place in Europe in 2024. These are the true faces of the supporters of the radical terrorism we are fighting. The Western world needs to wake up now!” This sentiment was echoed in a post on social media.
In urging action, Netanyahu called on Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and local law enforcement to “act decisively and swiftly against the rioters, and to ensure the wellbeing of our citizens.”
The embassy of Israel to the USA shared graphic videos showing the ambush and violence aimed at Maccabi fans. In their statement, they described how hundreds of the soccer team’s supporters were targeted as they departed the stadium.
According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, around 30 arrests have occurred thus far in connection to the violence.
Amsterdam authorities had increased their police presence in the city on Wednesday night ahead of the match and reported intervening to prevent a confrontation involving a group of taxi drivers and visitors. Additionally, police noted an incident where a Palestinian flag was pulled down in the city center by "currently unknown persons."
Reports emerged alleging that Israeli football hooligans took down Palestinian flags while marching through Amsterdam, potentially leading to subsequent confrontations.
Anti-Semitism has surged in the EU, as highlighted in a survey from the Fundamental Rights Agency earlier this year. This increase in anti-Semitic incidents has coincided with the onset of the Israel-Hamas war last October, which triggered widespread protests globally in response to Israel's military actions following the militant group's attacks that resulted in numerous casualties and hostages.
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
In response to the violence, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed that two planes be sent to Amsterdam to repatriate Israeli fans who were attacked by an anti-Israel mob in the Dutch capital, as reported by Netanyahu’s office.
Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were assaulted in Amsterdam on Thursday night while leaving the stadium after the Europa League match against Ajax.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry indicated that at least ten Israelis sustained injuries during the attacks, although the extent of their injuries is still unclear. The ministry also noted that the affected fans are currently unreachable and advised Israeli citizens to remain at their hotels.
The National Security Council in Israel has recommended that individuals avoid displaying Israeli or Jewish symbols in public.
Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the UN, expressed grave concern over the situation, stating: “We are receiving very disturbing reports of extreme violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Holland. There is a pogrom currently taking place in Europe in 2024. These are the true faces of the supporters of the radical terrorism we are fighting. The Western world needs to wake up now!” This sentiment was echoed in a post on social media.
In urging action, Netanyahu called on Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and local law enforcement to “act decisively and swiftly against the rioters, and to ensure the wellbeing of our citizens.”
The embassy of Israel to the USA shared graphic videos showing the ambush and violence aimed at Maccabi fans. In their statement, they described how hundreds of the soccer team’s supporters were targeted as they departed the stadium.
According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, around 30 arrests have occurred thus far in connection to the violence.
Amsterdam authorities had increased their police presence in the city on Wednesday night ahead of the match and reported intervening to prevent a confrontation involving a group of taxi drivers and visitors. Additionally, police noted an incident where a Palestinian flag was pulled down in the city center by "currently unknown persons."
Reports emerged alleging that Israeli football hooligans took down Palestinian flags while marching through Amsterdam, potentially leading to subsequent confrontations.
Anti-Semitism has surged in the EU, as highlighted in a survey from the Fundamental Rights Agency earlier this year. This increase in anti-Semitic incidents has coincided with the onset of the Israel-Hamas war last October, which triggered widespread protests globally in response to Israel's military actions following the militant group's attacks that resulted in numerous casualties and hostages.
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
