Amsterdam Tensions Rise Amid Protests and Soccer Fan Attacks
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Dutch police arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam for defying a protest ban following violence involving Israeli football fans. The ban was imposed after clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters and locals. Despite the prohibition, protesters gathered in Dam Square, chanting against Israel's actions in Gaza. The police response, described as aggressive, included manhandling peaceful protesters, which surprised tourists. The ban, in effect until Monday, was supported by the court due to rising tensions and anti-Semitic incidents in the city.
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- Amsterdam Bars Protests After Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans The New York Times
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