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How violence surrounding a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams unfolded

“Hit and run” attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Amsterdam and inflammatory and violent acts by some of the Israeli fans shocked and dismayed observers around the world.

Netherlands' Police officers patrol on Dam Square in Amsterdam, on November 9, 2024. Extra security measures were taken in Amsterdam following violent clashes on November 7, 2024, between fans of Ajax, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Turkish club Fenerbahce, who were playing another Dutch club, AZ Alkmaar. The city has a introduced a temporary ban on demonstrations throughout the capital this weekend and has also been designated a security risk area.

Palestinian-Israeli relations November 12, 2024 12:06 pm

Five new arrests made in Amsterdam over violence that authorities say targeted Israeli soccer fans

Five new arrests were made after what authorities say was antisemitic violence surrounding an Israeli soccer team. Israeli fans also attacked a taxi and burned a Palestinian flag.

Dutch mobile Police officers stand guard after several scuffles broke out in the city center following the UEFA Europa League, League phase – Matchday 4, football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on November 8, 2024. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof described “anti-Semitic attacks on Israelis” in Amsterdam as “unacceptable”, in a message posted on his X account. (Photo by VLN Niews / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by VLN NIEWS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel November 8, 2024 11:13 am

Violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam leads to arrests

Dutch authorities say at least five people have been hurt and dozens more arrested after a violent outbreak in Amsterdam following a soccer match between AFC Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Authorities inspect debris from a truck after a truck hit people waiting at a bus stop near the Glilot junction on October 27, 2024 north of Tel Aviv, Israel. Dozens were reported injured in the initial aftermath of the suspected ramming attack.

Palestinian-Israeli relations October 27, 2024 4:54 pm

One dead and dozens injured after ‘truck-ramming' at bus stop near Tel Aviv

A 72-year-old man died and dozens were injured after a truck rammed into a bus north of Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

Palestinian-Israeli relations October 3, 2024 4:52 pm

FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination

FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials.

Israeli army vehicles close off the entrance to the West Bank city of Qalqilya after an Israeli civilian was shot and killed on June 22, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said on June 22, that an Israeli civilian died after being shot near the Israeli occupied West Bank city of Qalqilya and that troops had launched an operation in the area. Violence in the West Bank, occupied by Israel since 1967, has been on the rise for more than a year, particularly since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.

Palestinian-Israeli relations June 23, 2024 3:10 pm

Outrage over video of Israeli soldiers driving with injured Palestinian strapped to a jeep

A video showing a wounded Palestinian man strapped to the hood of a military jeep being driven by Israeli troops after a raid in the occupied West Bank is sparking outrage.

Palestinian-Israeli relations

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