Jewish soccer fans were violently attacked by Palestinian supporters with knives after a match in Amsterdam, where they were watching Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. play.
It appears the Jewish fans were ambushed and attacked as they came out of the game:
“Large crowds of immigrants are reportedly attempting to attack Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Current reports indicate individuals armed with knives waiting in alleys, chaotic stampedes, and firecrackers being thrown into hotels. Injuries reported. Wild.”
WATCH⚡️
Large crowds of immigrants are reportedly attempting to attack Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Current reports indicate individuals armed with knives waiting in alleys, chaotic stampedes, and firecrackers being thrown into hotels. Injuries reported. Wild pic.twitter.com/vuxfVPBk6N
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 8, 2024
#BREAKING: Reports indicate that the pogrom against Jewish soccer fans in Amsterdam was organized, with groups of 5-10 men hiding in different locations and ambushing Jews near Ajax’s Johan Cruyff Arena
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) November 8, 2024
🚨 Reports on social media of missing Israelis: "When I called his phone, someone with an Arab accent answered the call."
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) November 8, 2024
Jews are openly being beaten in Amsterdam tonight pic.twitter.com/O8mqzX5cF8
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 8, 2024
WILD 🚨
Middle Eastern migrants are targeting Jews in Amsterdam tonight, coinciding with the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax match.
In a desperate bid for safety, some Jewish fans jumped into the canals. Witnesses report the mob shouting, “Say Free Palestine, and we might let you… pic.twitter.com/tHYBJ91h6o
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 8, 2024
Here’s more from the Jerusalem Post:
Violent attacks against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are taking place in Amsterdam following the soccer match that took place Thursday evening between Maccabi and Ajax, according to Israeli media.
On Monday, Spain’s AS newspaper reported that a pro-Palestinian group was planning to protest outside the stadium, targeting the Israeli team and its fans, and on Tuesday, it was reported that in addition to Maccabi’s regular security, Mossad agents would join the team to provide additional protection.
Earlier on Thursday, the NL Times reported that several individuals had been arrested for riots. However, Amsterdam police did not confirm whether they were fans of the football club or pro-Palestinian supporters.
Additionally, local law enforcement provided protection to the hundreds of Maccabi supporters who showed up to watch the match.
Various reports in both Israel and Amsterdam have indicated that Israel’s embassy in the Netherlands has gotten involved and is assisting with relocating the Israelis to a safe location.
Footage circulating on social media has shown fans being beaten, chased with knives, and narrowly avoiding being hit by vehicles.
According to Maariv, there has been at least one attempt at kidnapping an Israeli, and many have barricaded themselves in stores and buildings.
Multiple videos showed Israelis jumping into canals to avoid the protesters.
These attacks come just hours after the country commemorated the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
UPDATE: Netanyahu said to be sending rescue planes to Amsterdam…
BREAKING:
Netanyahu sends 2 rescue planes to the Netherlands to evacuate Israelis after tonight’s widespread violent attacks against Jews in Amsterdam
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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 8, 2024