Amsterdam police say five hospitalized, 62 arrested after anti-Israel riots

Amsterdam police say that five people were hospitalized and 62 arrested after anti-Israel rioters carried out an apparently organized, widespread attack against fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.

The attacks have been widely condemned by Israeli and Dutch politicians as antisemitic.

The police say in a post on X that they have started a major investigation into multiple violent incidents. The post does not provide further details about those injured or detained in Thursday night’s violence.

Earlier, a statement issued by the Dutch capital’s municipality, police and prosecution office said that the night following the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv “was very turbulent with several incidents of violence aimed at Maccabi supporters.”