Egypt Daily News – The recent clashes in Amsterdam involving Israeli football fans have raised significant concern among officials. Reports indicate that these fans provoked pro-Palestinians in Amsterdam by tearing down Palestinian flags hanging from homes and thus faced multiple assaults in the city center, prompting the intervention of riot police to ensure their safety.
Social media footage captured the chaos, showing rioters chanting anti-Israel slogans while pro-Israel supporters responded with anti-Arab chants ahead of the match on Thursday evening. The situation escalated to the point that Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte labeled the attacks as “anti-Semitic,” reflecting the gravity of the incidents.
In response to the violence, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to send “two rescue planes” to Amsterdam to aid those affected. The Israeli army, which referred to the incidents as “serious and violent,” subsequently imposed a travel ban on all military personnel heading to the Netherlands, indicating heightened security concerns.
This measure will remain in effect until further notice as the situation continues to be assessed. The events unfold amidst the backdrop of a football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in the European Football League, which has sparked increased tensions and confrontations between supporters.
