Violence Tied to Soccer Game Prompts Dozens of Arrests in Amsterdam

The police said 57 people were arrested amid violence tied to a game between Dutch and Israeli teams. Israel’s government said the attacks were driven by antisemitism.

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Israeli soccer fans attacked after game in Amsterdam, 5 hospitalized

Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.

Israeli soccer fans involved in 'violent incident' in Amsterdam: Officials

At least five people have been hospitalized and 62 others detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Thursday night, authorities said.

Israel Moves to Evacuate Its Citizens After Attacks in Amsterdam

Street violence following a soccer game in Amsterdam saw Israeli fans chased down and beaten and prompted dozens of arrests.

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

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Amsterdam police say 5 hospitalized and 62 detained after attacks on Israeli soccer fans

Amsterdam police say that five people were hospitalized and 62 arrested after authorities said antisemitic rioters attacked Israeli supporters following a soccer match

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Peru arrests the country's soccer boss as part of a criminal investigation into fraud

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Dutch PM condemns 'antisemitic attacks' on Israeli football fans

Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.

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Israel sends rescue planes after football fans reportedly attacked in Amsterdam

Israel’s national security ministry urges citizens in Dutch city to stay in their hotel rooms after ‘very violent incident’. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has directed two rescue ...

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