Before the match in Amsterdam, 10 Israeli fans were arrested, drawing much attention to the actions taken by the Dutch authorities.
This was reported by the Alexey Zheleznov Telegram channel.
According to a report from Amsterdam’s mayor, police chief and chief prosecutor, the incidents began the day before the match when Maccabi fans rioted, including vandalizing taxis in the city centre. The actions sparked a wave of discontent among local residents and online calls for taxi drivers to confront Israeli tourists. The police prevented the conflict from escalating, but decided to gather the Israeli fans and organize their transfer to the stadium to avoid further incidents in the city center.
Of the 62 people arrested during the events surrounding the match, only four remain in custody: three are suspected of assaulting police officers and one is suspected of “public violence.” The report notes that on the morning of the game, city officials considered canceling the game but decided to redirect fans to the stadium early.
Additionally, city officials say they were unable to contact Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in time, despite information from the Israeli ambassador that Israeli officials were planning to fly to Amsterdam in response to the incidents.
Dutch police continue their investigation, preparing for more arrests and noting the difficulty of catching culprits who quickly flee the crime scene. Authorities have also expressed concern about the rise in anti-Muslim sentiment caused by the escalating situation.
Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday that Israel considered the number of arrests in Amsterdam to be “too low.”
Previously, Cursor wrote that the mayor of Amsterdam called the attacks on Israeli fans a “toxic cocktail” of anti-Semitism and aggression.
