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Dutch Court Hands Down Sentences in Assault on Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — Dutch courts have handed down the initial convictions related to a violent assault on supporters of the Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam. The sentencing on Tuesday follows an incident that erupted after a Europa League soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Amsterdam-based Ajax on November 7. The confrontation led to a swath of arrests and charges, with sentences for the five convicted individuals ranging from community service to …

Amsterdam Mayor Condemns Sudden Surge in Anti-Semitic Violence During Maccabi Tel-Aviv Match

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Overnight disturbances in Amsterdam have spiked concerns about rising anti-Semitism following a series of assaults targeting fans of the Israeli football team, Maccabi Tel-Aviv. According to Mayor Femke Halsema, these attacks represent a disturbing resurgence of hatred not witnessed in the city for quite some time. Local reports suggest that the violence involved small bands of scooter-riding hooligans who specifically targeted Israeli supporters in what the mayor described as “hit and run” …