In response to violent incidents targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema banned all demonstrations over the weekend. The violence, widely condemned as an outburst of antisemitism, led to the detention of several individuals participating in a protest in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed.
Before a match against Ajax, Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters engaged in provocative actions, including tearing down a Palestinian flag and chanting anti-Arab slogans. Reports also surfaced of Maccabi fans initiating fights, escalating tensions in the Dutch capital.
