# Attack on Israeli fans after football match in the Netherlands

> Following the UEFA Europa League match in the Netherlands between Ajax (Netherlands) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel), clashes occurred on Thursday night (November 7) between Israeli fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.…

Published: 2024-11-08 · Desk: Latest · Source: Dhaka Post

Following the UEFA Europa League match in the Netherlands between Ajax (Netherlands) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel), clashes occurred on Thursday night (November 7) between Israeli fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Tensions escalated after some Israeli supporters allegedly chanted offensive slogans about Gaza and Palestine, including “No schools needed in Gaza.” A video circulated on social media showing Palestinian supporters chasing and attacking some Israelis, with scenes of fans being kicked after falling.

In response to the incident, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that two planes would be sent to the Netherlands to bring Israeli fans back home. Initially, there were plans to deploy troops to assist, but these were later withdrawn. So far, over 50 arrests have been made related to the incident.

Some Israelis reportedly lost passports and important documents amid the chaos. The Israeli government has stated that citizens can return with photocopies of their passports if originals were lost. Israel, along with Western countries, condemned the incident as anti-Semitic, despite claims that the altercation began following offensive remarks by Israeli fans. The Israeli Embassy in the U.S. confirmed the attack on social media, stating that hundreds of Israeli supporters were assaulted in Amsterdam after leaving the match.

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