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Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Nov. 13, 2024 15:41 PM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders on Wednesday blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week, asserting that they “want to destroy Jews” and recommending the deportation of people convicted of involvement if they...

Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli soccer match

Nov. 12, 2024 20:49 PM EST

AMSTERDAM (AP) — A senior police officer warned Tuesday of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam, after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire Monday night and the city faces tensions following violence last week targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club. ...

Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration

Nov. 10, 2024 15:23 PM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police detained dozens of people Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed following violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema banned all demonstrations over the weekend...

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence

Nov. 10, 2024 14:51 PM EST

PARIS (AP) — Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. France and Israel...

Attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands prompts prime minister to cancel climate trip

Nov. 09, 2024 14:01 PM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Saturday canceled a trip to United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan so that he can stay in the Netherlands to deal with the fallout from assaults on fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team in Amsterdam that authorities condemned as...

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic

Nov. 08, 2024 15:52 PM EST

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people, Dutch authorities said Friday. Five people were treated at hospitals and dozens were arrested after the attacks, which were...

Amsterdam mayor says Dutch counterterror watchdog said there was “no concrete threat” to Israeli soccer fans before game

Nov. 08, 2024 06:52 AM EST
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Amsterdam mayor says Dutch counterterror watchdog said there was “no concrete threat” to Israeli soccer fans before game.

Amsterdam’s acting police chief said Israeli fans were “willfully attacked” in clashes after soccer match

Nov. 08, 2024 06:47 AM EST
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Amsterdam’s acting police chief said Israeli fans were “willfully attacked” in clashes after soccer match.

Amsterdam police say 5 people were hospitalized and 62 detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans

Nov. 08, 2024 04:27 AM EST
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Amsterdam police say 5 people were hospitalized and 62 detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans.

Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer match

Nov. 08, 2024 03:15 AM EST
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer match.