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12 Injured in Violent Clashes in Amsterdam After Maccabi Tel Aviv Match; Netanyahu Orders Rescue

Nov 8, 2024, 02:54 AM

Violent clashes erupted in Amsterdam following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, leading to a series of attacks on Jewish fans. Reports indicate that Middle Eastern migrants targeted Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, resulting in 12 injuries, including stabbings and beatings. The violence was reportedly premeditated, with groups of 5-10 men ambushing fans in various locations around the city, including near Johan Cruyff Arena and Dam Square. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered two rescue planes to evacuate Israeli citizens, stating, 'This is for the children in Gaza.' The Israeli Defense Forces are preparing a rescue mission. Dutch authorities have made around 30 arrests, all of whom possessed passports from Middle Eastern countries. The situation has drawn comparisons to historical anti-Semitic violence, with many calling for immediate intervention by Dutch authorities.