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.
We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans
The US special envoy on antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt, said she was horrified by the attacks in Amsterdam, which were "terribly reminiscent of a classic pogrom" and that she was deeply disturbed by how long they had lasted.
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.
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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 ...
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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Amsterdam's mayor says city is 'ashamed' after attacks on Israeli soccer fans
At a press conference on Friday, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema spoke about the attacks on Israeli soccer fans around the ...
Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration
Police have detained dozens of people for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed ...
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Amsterdam expects extra City Council meeting on Tuesday to debate attacks on Israelis
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema said she expects to have a report detailing all of the facts about the violence surrounding the ...
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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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Israel tells citizens not to attend cultural and sports events abroad after Amsterdam violence
The initial attacks on Israeli fans were carried out by what Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema described as "hit-and-run ...