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Amsterdam Soccer Violence Sparks Outcry Over Anti-Semitism

6/17/2025

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In November, chaos erupted in Amsterdam during a Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax soccer match, resulting in injuries and multiple arrests. The investigation faced setbacks as vital footage vanished, while social media rumors fueled the unrest. Israeli officials denounced the violence as a pogrom against Jews in Europe, pressing the Dutch government for action.

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In November, chaos erupted in Amsterdam during a Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax soccer match, resulting in injuries and multiple arrests. The investigation faced setbacks as vital footage vanished, while social media rumors fueled the unrest. Israeli officials denounced the violence as a pogrom against Jews in Europe, pressing the Dutch government for action.