Watch: Maccabi Tel Aviv fans face consequences for racist chants; Stabbed and beaten following Europa League fixture's conclusion

Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv and pro-Palestinian protesters engaged in confrontations before and after a Europa League soccer match between their team and Ajax outside the home stadium of the Dutch team in Amsterdam on Thursday night, according to reports from media and officials.

These incidents occurred despite a ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations implemented by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, who had sought to prevent potential conflicts between the two groups.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took proactive measures by ordering the deployment of two aircraft to the Dutch capital to facilitate the return of Israeli citizens.

He expressed deep concern over the distressing events that have affected our citizens in Amsterdam and emphasized the importance of addressing these incidents with seriousness. Netanyahu has called on the Dutch government to act decisively and swiftly against those responsible.

Tel Aviv Fans encountered theft, stabbings and vehicle run-downs

Following a Europa League match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in which Ajax defeated Tel Aviv 5-0, there were horrific incidents in Amsterdam that resulted in several injuries among Israeli fans and reported thefts of passports. Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, condemned the violence that unfolded.

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⚡️BREAKING: Maccabi Tel Aviv hooligans are getting attacked right now in the Netherlands after ignoring the minute of silence for Valencia victims and singing racist chants about extermination of Arabs.

Dutch Moroccans are making them aware that this isn’t Israel. pic.twitter.com/LKJEkgHgLu

— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) November 8, 2024

Witnesses noted that the attacks appeared premeditated, with several fans being pursued and harmed throughout the city. This troubling situation included stabbings and attempts to run fans down with vehicles.

Recent reports from Haaretz indicate that several Israeli supporters sustained injuries, and communication has been lost with two individuals. The Israeli newspaper Maariv has gathered testimonies from supporters present at the scene, mentioning that there were organized ambushes reportedly executed by individuals speaking Arabic.

In response to the situation, Israel's National Security Ministry has advised Israeli nationals in Amsterdam to remain in their hotel rooms for their safety.