Israel denounces 'antisemitic' attack on soccer fans in Amsterdam

Attackers assaulted Israeli fans overnight after a soccer match in Amsterdam, leaving five people hospitalized, Dutch authorities said Friday. Dozens were arrested. It was not clear how the violence began. Dutch and Israeli leaders denounced the attacks as antisemitic. Video showed Israeli fans chanting anti-Arab slogans in the streets before the game. Peter Holla, the city’s acting police chief, told a news conference that the fans were “willfully attacked.” He said people on scooters staged “hit-and-run” attacks, making it difficult for police to track them down. Israel’s foreign minister left urgently for the Netherlands. Israel initially ordered that two planes be sent to bring fans home, but later the prime minister’s office said it would work to help citizens arrange commercial flights. Security concerns have shrouded matches with Israeli teams in multiple countries over the past year because of global tensions linked to the wars in the Middle East. Ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Amsterdam authorities had banned a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration near the stadium. #News #Israel #Politics READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nat... =================== WCNC Charlotte considers multiple perspectives and provides diverse points of view. We actively listen, respond and involve our community in a two-way conversation. We find solutions to problems and get the answers that matter most to the communities we serve. We are transparent about our process, data and sources to build trust and VERIFY facts. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives. Subscribe to WCNC Charlotte for exclusive content: https://www.wcnc.com/email Download our WCNC Charlotte news app: https://www.wcnc.com/appredirect Follow WCNC Charlotte on social: Facebook:   / wcnctv   X:   / wcnc   Instagram:   / wcnctv