Amsterdam Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans

Israeli football fans in Amsterdam for a Europa League match were attacked in a series of violent incidents described as 'hit-and-run' attacks by youths on scooters. The attacks, which appeared pre-planned, involved antisemitic abuse and resulted in several injuries. Amsterdam police struggled to prevent the violence despite a significant presence, and eventually transported the fans to safety. The incidents have been linked to tensions between Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and locals, exacerbated by recent events in the Middle East. Amsterdam's mayor condemned the violence as a 'terrible outburst of antisemitism.'