Amsterdam mayor condemns the ‘antisemitism, hooliganism’ behind attacks on Israelis
City officials say 10 Israelis were arrested ahead of Thursday's soccer match; Dutch police warn of fresh calls for rioting after anti-Israel protesters set fire to tram car Monday
Attacks on Israeli soccer fans a ‘black night’ for Amsterdam, mayor says
Amsterdam’s mayor condemned the attacks on the Israeli fans, some of whom had been chanting anti-Arab slogans, saying there was “no excuse.” Police said five people were sent to the hospital.
Attack on Israeli fans in Amsterdam was 'poisonous cocktail of anti-Semitism and hooliganism': Mayor Femke Halsema
Mayor Femke Halsema was speaking at an emergency meeting of the Amsterdam city council days after the Dutch capital was rocked by violence between Israeli football fans and men on scooters in several areas of the city.
The Buildup to Attacks on Israeli Football Supporters in Amsterdam
On the day of the game, Maccabi supporters were filmed chanting anti-Arab slogans in front of the National Monument on Amsterdam's central Dam square, including "Fuck you Palestine", in videos verified by Reuters.
A clearer picture is slowly emerging of the violence involving soccer fans in Amsterdam
A week after Israeli soccer fans were attacked in the streets of Amsterdam, triggering damning accusations of a "Jew hunt" in a city with an ugly history of antisemitism, a clearer picture of what happened that night is slowly emerging.
Amsterdam violence: what to know about antisemitic attacks, Maccabi fans' chants
Tensions between Israeli soccer fans and Amsterdam's Arab population exploded into violent clashes and hit-and-run attacks targeting Israelis. What to know.
Protests continue in Amsterdam after attack on Israeli soccer fans
Amsterdam authorities are preparing for another night of protests just one day after three people were arrested for smashing a window of a tram. This comes days after an attack on Israeli soccer fans.
Amsterdam Attacks On Israeli Fans 'Poisonous Cocktail': Mayor
The attacks on Israeli fans after a football match in Amsterdam last week were a "poisonous cocktail" of anti-Semitism and hooligan behaviour, the city's mayor said on Tuesday.
Amsterdam Struggles to Quell Unrest Days After Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
The violent assaults have set off a charged debate over antisemitism in the Netherlands and the country’s success in integrating immigrants.
Riots break out in Amsterdam after antisemitic attacks
Dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire Monday night in Amsterdam. The tensions began last week with clashes between Israeli soccer fans and pro-Palestinian protesters.
How a toxic mix of antisemitism, racism and xenophobia culminated in Amsterdam violence
Last November, a month after the Israel-Gaza war began, far-right populist Wilders and his Freedom Party (PVV) won the most ...
Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.
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Amsterdam mayor couldn’t reach PM during riots; City wanted to ban Ajax-Maccabi match
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema sent an extensive breakdown to City Council members about the violent events surrounding the ...
The Antisemitic Riot in Amsterdam
Israeli soccer fans are hunted and attacked by a violent mob in the streets of a European city.
How violence surrounding a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams unfolded
As incidents of both antisemitic and Islamaphobic abuse surge across Europe, a soccer match between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv ...
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Dutch police under investigation for alleged violence against protesters in Amsterdam
The city's Mayor Femke Halsema said that images and videos of police using violence against protesters circulating on ...
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Amsterdam police warn of potential new unrest in the city after last week's antisemitic attacks
The warning comes after the city extended a ban on protests through Thursday. Additional protests occurred Monday anyways, when dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire.
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Demonstrators detained in Amsterdam; ban stays
Police detained dozens of people Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed ...