The meeting between the Ajax team and that of Maccabi, which took place during the Europa League competition this Thursday, was marred by particularly serious incidents.
Tension between Israelis and Palestinians spilled over into Amsterdam last night. After the C3 match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv, clashes broke out between Israeli supporters and their Dutch hosts.
Violence in Amsterdam!
Numerous videos have been circulating for several hours on social networks, showing Israelis attacked and brutalized by the Dutch. These violent attacks prompted the Israeli state to react quickly and demand all light on these tragic events. According to the latest information, 5 people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested by local police.
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The occurrence of this violence in the Dutch capital is somewhat surprising, given that the country is generally known for its support for Israel. During Ajax matches, flags of the Hebrew nation have been flying in the stands for many decades.
Provocation of the Israelis, violent reaction of the Dutch
What made the Dutch react violently to the Israelis? It appears that they were the targets of provocations. Before and during the match, the visitors sang deplorable chants calling for the death of Palestinians and their children. In addition, they whistled the minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the floods in Valencia. It was this trigger that led to the revolt that followed.
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These events are closely followed by the French authorities a few days before a match between France and Israel in the Nations League. An unprecedented security system was put in place for this meeting.
