Israeli and Dutch leaders condemn anti-Semitic attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam

Dutch and Israeli officials last night condemned a series of attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam.

Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv were attacked in the capital when their team was in town for the Europa League match against Ajax.

The police in Amsterdam have arrested at least 57 people.

Images circulating on social media show a series of violent attacks on Israelis in the streets, as well as people breaking into hotels, apparently looking for Maccabi fans.

Before the match, there had already been trouble between Maccabi fans and pro-Palestinian protesters, with reports of supporters setting off fireworks and pulling down a Palestinian flag in a nearby street.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned the “anti-Semitic attacks”, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said two “rescue planes” were being sent to Amsterdam to pick up affected fans.

We’ll tell you more about the consequences of the attacks here, so stay with us.