Amsterdam, Netherlands — A court in Amsterdam has handed down convictions to five individuals involved in a violent altercation targeting Israeli soccer fans in 2021. The attack, which took place following a UEFA Champions League qualifying match between Dutch team Ajax Amsterdam and the Israeli club Union Saint-Gilloise, resulted in several injuries among the visiting … Read more
Vienna, Austria – Austrian footballer Guido Burgstaller is recovering in a hospital after being severely attacked in a nightclub incident late Friday night. The assault, which took place in Vienna, has left the St. Pauli striker with multiple injuries, sparking widespread concern among fans and fellow athletes. The 34-year-old Burgstaller, who is well-known in the … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands – In a concerted response to recent violent incidents in Amsterdam, Dutch authorities have ramped up their investigations, targeting suspects involved in a string of assaults against Israeli soccer fans. The attacks occurred in early November following a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and local Dutch team Ajax, sparking widespread condemnation and … Read more
Belgrade, Serbia – In a swift response to escalating violence targeting their nationals, Israel initiated emergency flights to evacuate soccer fans facing an outbreak of antisemitic attacks during a fraught encounter in Serbia. The Israeli government’s decision underscores the rising tension that has overwhelmed what was meant to be a sporting celebration. The clashes reportedly … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands – A violent episode unfolded in Amsterdam last week when Jewish soccer fans became targets of a premeditated assault. This incident followed inflammatory calls for a “Jew hunt” across social media platforms and the organizing of a mob through messaging apps including Telegram and WhatsApp, city officials reported. The attacks centered around fans … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands — A disturbing wave of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans last week in Amsterdam has led to the arrest of five individuals, intensifying scrutiny over the local police’s handling of the situation. The attacks occurred after a match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, echoing historical antisemitic violence on a night that … Read more
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — In recent events, the streets of Amsterdam bore witness to disturbing scenes reminiscent of historical violence, casting a long shadow over contemporary issues of racism, nationalism, and identity. The confrontations unfolded as aggressive rhetoric was met with physical violence following a UEFA Europa League football match between AFC Ajax and Maccabi Tel … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Amsterdam’s Mayor Femke Halsema declared a ban on public demonstrations and instated emergency police powers following violent attacks targeting Israeli soccer fans. The disturbances erupted overnight, leading to a swift government response in the Dutch capital. The aggressive confrontations began after Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv faced off against local team Ajax … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Violence erupted in Amsterdam following a soccer game, resulting in hospitalizations, arrests, and a city left reeling from antisemitic attacks. Dutch authorities reported that the rioters targeted supporters of the Israeli team, escalating tensions in a city known for its historical Jewish community. Following the Thursday night Europa League match between Maccabi … Read more
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Authorities in Amsterdam have arrested 62 people following violent clashes that erupted after a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, resulting in injuries to ten Israelis, according to local police and Israel’s Foreign Ministry. The violence, characterized by some witnesses as a targeted attack against Jewish fans, has drawn international … Read more