Israeli fans felt targeted because they were hunted down, beaten, and injured by mobs of Arab migrants, with reports suggesting a planned and coordinated attack based on anti-Semitic motives.
The Israeli government demanded immediate answers, apologies, and condemnation from the Netherlands government, and planned to send additional flights to bring Israeli citizens home safely.
The CEO described the incident as a targeted, planned attack, differentiating it from typical fan clashes, and expressed concern over the clear targeting of Israeli fans.
Israel arranged for additional emergency flights to bring Israeli citizens home and provided support to those who were injured, ensuring they received necessary care and assistance.
Some Israeli citizens did not trust the medical care in Amsterdam due to the nature of the attacks and the fear of further harm or mistreatment.
The incident heightened fears and concerns among Jewish people in Europe, with many expressing a lack of safety and considering relocation to Israel.
The attacks occurred in Amsterdam, the same city where Anne Frank hid during the Holocaust, which added a layer of historical and emotional significance to the event.
Amsterdam authorities say there was a coordinated and systematic attack by anti-Semitic rioters who targeted Israeli fans following a soccer match between Dutch club Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Five people were hospitalized and over sixty others were arrested following the violence. Social media videos show Israeli fans were hunted down, thrown to the ground, kicked and punched by large mobs.
FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Matt Finn, reporting from Tel Aviv, who says he has spoken to a number of Jewish people don't feel safe in Europe.
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