Israeli soccer fans were ambushed and brutally assaulted in Amsterdam overnight Thursday by a mob shouting “Free Palestine,” leading the Jewish state’s government to send planes to evacuate its citizens, officials said.
Israeli soccer fans were ambushed and brutally assaulted in Amsterdam overnight Thursday by a mob shouting “Free Palestine,” leading the Jewish state’s government to send planes to evacuate its citizens, officials said.
Hundreds of fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer club were targeted as they walked out of the stadium following a Europa League game against a Dutch team, AFC Ajax, the Israeli Embassy to the United States said.
The embassy also shared footage of the attacks, including one assailant that screamed “Free Palestine” as a victim cowered in fear.
“The mob who targeted these innocent Israelis has proudly shared their violent acts on social media,” the embassy stated.
More disturbing video shows a victim surrounded by several people, including one that appears to be holding a Palestinian flag, as a preparator kicked him to the ground. A separate assault shows a victim lying on the ground as he is kicked repeatedly.
