Maccabi Tel Aviv fans thought they were untouchable

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:

1. 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].

1. 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].

1. 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