Antisemitic Violence Erupts in Amsterdam Following Soccer Match

Jewish fans were attacked by organized mobs after an Ajax vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv game, drawing historical parallels with Kristallnacht.

Jews in Amsterdam were targeted and violently attacked by mobs after a soccer match, with incidents being compared to the 1938 Kristallnacht.
The attacks were reportedly premeditated, with mobs tracking the flight and hotel details of visiting Jewish fans.
Amsterdam's mayor described the events as a 'Jew hunt,' while police presence and response were notably lacking.
The violence follows a surge in antisemitic incidents across Europe, exacerbated by recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned the attacks and promised that perpetrators would be identified and prosecuted.