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Amsterdam witness new riots as police make arrests after attacks on Israeli football fans | N18G

On November 11, riots broke out in Amsterdam following a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, which had sparked violent clashes earlier in the week. Police arrested several people as unrest continued in the city, including the setting of a tram on fire, likely by fireworks. No injuries occurred in the tram incident, as it was empty at the time. The violence is part of a broader wave of unrest linked to the match, including attacks on Israeli fans, which Dutch authorities have condemned as antisemitic. The Dutch Prime Minister and other officials denounced the violence, and investigations into the incidents are ongoing. Four suspects, including minors, were detained, and dozens of others were fined for disturbances. Videos from the riots showed police confronting attackers who shouted antisemitic and anti-Israeli slurs. Tensions remain high, with antisemitic incidents rising in the Netherlands amid the Gaza conflict.

first published: Nov 12, 2024 03:09 pm