Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof saved his governing coalition on Friday despite threats of an exodus by cabinet members over the right-wing government's response to violence against Israeli soccer fans last week.

The Netherlands’ new four-party coalition faces first unity test after locals attacked Israeli soccer fans. Geert Wilders’ fury at members of the Dutch ruling coalition following football-related violence among locals, Israelis and police in Amsterdam highlights the growing tensions among the country’s four governing parties.

There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.

The Dutch cabinet met in emergency session on Friday amid reports the coalition could implode over the government's handling of violence last week involving fans of an Israeli team visiting for a Europa League soccer match,