Israeli soccer fans were involved in a serious incident of violence in Amsterdam overnight into Friday. The fans, supporting Maccabi Tel Aviv, were ambushed and attacked as they left the stadium following a Europa League game against Dutch side Ajax. The Israeli embassy to the United States reported the incident on social media, sharing videos of the violence.
Local police in Amsterdam detained 57 people after the game as pro-Palestine demonstrators attempted to reach the Johan Cruyff stadium, despite the city's prohibition on protests in the area. While fans left the stadium without incident, clashes in the city center were reported later in the night.
