<div>The Israeli government has sent two planes to Amsterdam to rescue Israelis who had gone to watch a football match, and have got stuck in bigoted violence between Jews and Arabs.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Dutch police have arrested 62 persons in connection with violence, five persons were hospitalised after being attacked by violent mobs. The Europa&nbsp; League tournament is going in Amsterdam, where the match between Israel's&nbsp; Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch Team Ajax was scheduled.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>As per the police report Israel football supporters were attacked before and after the game. Police sources said, "intolerant mobsters were instigating others to attack Israel supporters."</div>
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<div>Unconfirmed reports said it all started with Israel supporters pulling down Palestine flags and chanting songs applauding IDF and Israel.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Dutch Prime Minister Dick Scoof condemning the attacks said, "It is totally unacceptable"&nbsp; and "Anti Semitic" and he was in constant touch with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp; Dick said that the situation is under control and rioters will be arrested and prosecuted.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>After telephonic talks with Dick Scoof, Netanyahu decided to send two planes to Amsterdam to bring back Israelis safely. A medical team is also sent to treat injured jews.</div>
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<div>IDF's International Spokesperson Lt. Nadav Shoshani posted on the 'X', "The targeted attacks against Jews and Israelis in Amsterdam Thursday night, are horrific and barbaric. The images of the violence towards Jewish people in Europe are a painful reminder of our history. The IDF has a history of duty of protecting our people, wherever they are. We are preparing to deploy a mission to rescue Israelis From Amsterdam."</div>

rioters attacked Jews in Amsterdam on Thursday night

Dutch government calls xenophobic violence broke out during football match

Israel press in two planes to rescue Israelis from Amsterdam

Dutch government calls xenophobic violence broke out during football match

November 8, 2024 | 17:06 IST