Pro-Palestinian groups and other organized groups, began coordinating plans to disrupt the Europa League match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv. In a Telegram group named “TAXI | UPDATE 24/7,” Palestinian sympathizers and extremists discussed tactics for targeting Israeli and Jewish fans, including placing Palestinian flags in the city as “bait” and calling for violent “hunts” on Jewish individuals.

Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters arrived in Amsterdam to attend the highly anticipated Europa League match at Johan Cruijff Arena. Tensions escalated as Maccabi fans encountered a hostile environment, with visible threats and clashes already occurring in public areas like Dam Square.

The UEFA Europa League match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv began at Johan Cruijff Arena. Amsterdam police had banned protests near the stadium, but this did not prevent pro-Palestinian demonstrators from gathering nearby.

The UEFA Europa League match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv began at Johan Cruijff Arena. Amsterdam police had banned protests near the stadium, but this did not prevent pro-Palestinian demonstrators from gathering nearby.

Clashes between Maccabi supporters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators erupted outside the stadium, despite heavy police presence. Jewish and Israeli fans were “ambushed and attacked” in a series of violent incidents in the immediate vicinity of the arena.

Clashes between Maccabi supporters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators erupted outside the stadium, despite heavy police presence. Jewish and Israeli fans were “ambushed and attacked” in a series of violent incidents in the immediate vicinity of the arena.

Coordinated attacks unfolded throughout Amsterdam, targeting Jewish and Israeli individuals. The attacks reportedly included:

Verbal Harassment and Chanting: Attackers shouted “Free Palestine” and other pro-Palestinian slogans while carrying out these assaults, amplifying the targeted nature of the violence against Jews.

Ambushes and Physical Assaults: Groups of attackers, some armed with knives and baseball bats, physically assaulted Jews and Israelis across the city, specifically targeting people wearing symbols associated with Israel.

Vehicle Rammings: Jewish individuals were reportedly run over by cars in targeted vehicle attacks in various locations.

Hotel Incursions and Arson: Muslim migrants and pro-Palestinian extremists broke into hotels known to host Israeli guests. Incendiary devices were thrown, and Israeli flags were burned in acts of aggression meant to intimidate and terrorize Jewish visitors.

Videos circulated on social media showing the chaotic scenes of groups attacking Jews on city streets. By this time, the atmosphere in Amsterdam had escalated to a state of crisis, with pro-Palestinian mobs openly engaging in violence and terrorizing Jewish civilians.

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Amsterdam police reported that at least five people were hospitalized due to injuries, and 62/2000 arrests were made as law enforcement attempted to contain the violence. Local authorities issued warnings to Jewish residents and visitors to remain indoors due to the scale and brutality of the attacks.

The Israeli government responded swiftly, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemning the attacks as “antisemitic acts of terror” and urging Dutch authorities to ensure the safety of Jewish citizens. The Israeli embassy issued a warning advising Israeli citizens to remain in their hotels.

The Israeli government dispatched two planes to Amsterdam to assist and potentially evacuate affected Israeli citizens. The rapid deployment of rescue resources underscored the severity of the situation and the danger faced by Jewish individuals in Amsterdam.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof publicly condemned the attacks, describing them as “completely unacceptable antisemitic violence.” Both Israeli and Dutch officials expressed their horror at the coordinated nature of the assaults, with some leaders and media drawing comparisons to historical antisemitic violence like Kristallnacht.

International news outlets began reporting on the incidents, with coverage from major publications condemning the attacks and highlighting the threat to Jewish communities in Europe. The events drew global attention, leading to widespread condemnation from officials, Jewish organizations, and human rights advocates.