Prime Minister's press service Israel notified that Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to his Dutch counterpart Dickiem Schoofem. As reported, premier Israel “demanded to increase the security of the Jewish community in Netherlands“.
“In accordance with the prime minister's directive Israeli planes are now on their way to Netherlandsto bring Israeli citizens to the country, including the injured” – emphasized.
Prime Minister of the Netherlands after the attack on fans. “The perpetrators will be arrested”
The Dutch Prime Minister also commented on the conversation with Netanyahu via social media Dick Schoof. He indicated that he had been following the news from Amsterdam and he is terrified attacks on Israeli citizens. “It's completely unacceptable” – he wrote.
“I just talked to Binyamin Netanyahuto emphasize that the perpetrators will be identified and arrested“- he noted.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Friday, X indicated that such attacks exist “alarm for Europe and the world”. “Freedom-loving, democratic countries cannot allow unbridled hatred to appear on the streets with impunity,” he stressed.
Dutch Organization of Central Jewish Consultations urgently called for immediate and strict action in connection with the events that took place after the match. “The terrible scenes we witnessed last night show that there is no time to wait before taking decisive action,” the statement said.
Maccabi Tel Aviv – Ajax Amsterdam. Riots after the match, 10 people injured
On Thursday evening in Amsterdam took place Europa League football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajaxwhich ended with the defeat of the Israeli team (0:5).
After the match, there were attacks on Israeli players in several places fans. Some were attacked in the city center, the attackers shouted “free Palestyna“. According to information provided by local media, 10 people were injured, while the Dutch police say that five people were taken to hospitals. After the attacks, the officers were to secure a group of Israeli fans and escort them to the hotel.
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a recording of one of the attacks, saying that fans were “kicked, beaten and even run over by a car.” The mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, said that Dutch services are still investigating the full extent of violence.
According to the Dutch daily “De Volksaraant”, on Thursday the police arrested 57 people, however, data provided by the local police on Friday shows that 62 people were detained. Some of them were detained before the match, when pro-Palestinian protesters were heading towards the stadium.
After the riots, the Israeli Ministry of National Security urged citizens to stay in their hotel rooms. Additionally, the Israeli military announced on Friday that all Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel had received ban on traveling to the Netherlands until further notice.