What a match in Amsterdam says about Israel’s future in football | The Take

Israeli football fans took to the streets of Amsterdam, chanting slogans like “no children left in Gaza” and tearing down Palestinian flags before a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch team Ajax. After the game, when more violence broke out, many called it an act of anti-Semitism, while others saw impunity for Israelis.

Were the attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam premeditated?

Violent clashes between Israeli soccer fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam have drawn widespread condemnation. The city's mayor said supporters of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, which played a Europe league match against Dutch team Ajax, were abused and pelted with fireworks after the game. At least five people have been hospitalized and over 60 arrested. Israeli and European leaders have condemned the violence as 'antisemitic.' Videos documenting provocations and violence are circulating on social media.