Maccabi fans were involved in some provocative actions before the match, and then they were victims of more severe violence afterward. The incidents sparked widespread condemnation -OF COURSE- from both Dutch and Israeli authorities, who described the attacks on Maccabi fans as antisemitic[4][6][13].
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were involved in several incidents in Amsterdam before and after their Europa League match against Ajax:
- Pre-match incidents:
– Some Maccabi fans were seen removing Palestinian flags from windows in Amsterdam[2][11].
– Videos showed Maccabi supporters chanting offensive slogans against Arabs and Palestinians[8][12].
– There was an incident of Maccabi fans attacking a taxi driver[2][11].
– Maccabi supporters set a Palestinian flag on fire[2][13].
- During/after the match:
– Maccabi fans were later targeted in violent attacks by groups described as pro-Palestinian or antisemitic[1][3][4].
– Several Maccabi supporters were assaulted, kicked, and beaten on the streets after leaving the stadium[1][3][6].
– Some Maccabi fans were chased and physically attacked near Amsterdam’s central station[8].
- Consequences:
– At least 10 Israeli citizens were reported injured[1][5].
– Five people were hospitalized[13].
– The violence led to 57-62 arrests by Dutch police[5][13].
Citations:
[1] Israel Soccer Fans Attacked in Amsterdam
[2] Israeli ‘Goons’ Fan Flames, Targeting Palestinian Flags in Amsterdam
[3] Israeli Hooligans Target Palestinian Symbols, Stirring Tension in Amsterdam
[4] Amsterdam Football Incident: Antisemitism and Violence in Pro-Palestine Mob
[5] Amsterdam: Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked
[6] Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Violently Attacked in Amsterdam
[7] Live Updates – November 08, 2024
[8] Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked in Amsterdam – Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax
[9] Israeli Soccer Fans Ambushed in Amsterdam Attack
[10] Israel Sends Rescue Planes to Amsterdam After Clashes
[11] Dutch PM Calls Violence Targeting Israeli Football Fans ‘Unacceptable’
[12] BBC News: Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked in Amsterdam
[13] Amsterdam: Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked After Maccabi Match
[14] Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked in Amsterdam
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