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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 646

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Screenshot from a video shows violence on the streets of Amsterdam in which Israelis were attacked by anti-Israel gangs on November 8, 2024. (X screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 16, 2025, 8:28 pm
Coordinated anti-Israel riots in Amsterdam were fueled by social-media, probes find
Two local inquiries point to social media, lack of public information as contributing factors to violent, coordinated attacks on Israeli tourists after soccer game last November
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Release hostages Emily Damari addressing a soccer crowd at Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv, March 15, 2025. (X screenshot)
March 16, 2025, 4:16 pm
Hostages feted as they attend first soccer games since release
Emily Damari leads crowd at Bloomfield Stadium in singing of Maccabi Tel Aviv anthem; Romi Gonen invited to meet Hapoel Haifa players
By Michael Horovitz
Screenshot from a video shows violence on the streets of Amsterdam in which Israelis were attacked by anti-Israel gangs on November 8, 2024. (X screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 24, 2024, 3:05 pm
Dutch court sentences 5 in Amsterdam ‘Jew hunt,’ topping out at 6 months in prison
Prosecutors have said at least some of the violence against Israeli soccer fans was motivated by ‘the situation in Gaza,’ not antisemitism; 6 more suspects yet to appear at court
By AFP and ToI Staff
The Rechtbank's criminal courthouse in Amsterdam where five suspects accused of violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fan are on trial, December 11, 2024. (Nick Gammon / AFP)
December 11, 2024, 9:50 pm
At Amsterdam attack trial, prosecutor claims violence ‘not motivated by antisemitism’
A month after shocking gang attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, 7 suspects — including Gazan man accused of attempted murder — appear in court, with 6 others to be tried separately
By AFP and ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police stand guard forming a line near the Ajax stadium, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 7, 2024. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were targeted by anti-Israel rioters in an apparently pre-planned attack following a soccer match in the Ajax stadium. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 30, 2024, 8:51 am
Dutch ministers decry Israeli ministry’s report on Amsterdam violence
Officials call Diaspora Ministry report’s publication on social media ‘unusual,’ say allegations against Palestinian community weren’t shared via formal channels
By AFP and ToI Staff
Players line up prior to the kick-off at the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Besiktas and Maccabi Tel Aviv, at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, November 28, 2024. (AP/Denes Erdos)
November 29, 2024, 4:22 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Turkish soccer team as match passes without incident in Hungary
With no fans in the stadium and under heavy security, club plays in Europe again after widespread violence against its supporters in Amsterdam
By AP and ToI Staff
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Israeli midfielder #09 Dor David Turgeman (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League, League Phase - Matchday 3, football match between Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC and Real Sociedad at the Partizan Stadium in Belgrade on October 24, 2024. (Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
November 28, 2024, 10:34 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv to face Turkish soccer team in empty Hungarian stadium
Turkey’s Besiktas asked to move match to ‘neutral ground’ over security concerns; Hungarian authorities requiring game be held behind closed doors after attacks on fans in Amsterdam
By AP and ToI Staff
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addresses an emergency meeting of the Amsterdam city council on November 12, 2024, days after mass violence against Israeli tourists following a soccer game in the Dutch capital. (Nick Gammon/AFP)
November 18, 2024, 6:40 pm
Amsterdam mayor regrets use of word ‘pogrom’ to describe attacks on Israelis
Femkle Halsema says Israeli government and Dutch politicians use term as ‘propaganda’ to discriminate against Dutch Muslims, says Israeli fans also behaved violently
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Police officers clear people away from Dam Square during an anti-Israel protest in Amsterdam on November 10, 2024. (Robin van Lonkhuijsen / ANP / AFP via JTA)
November 17, 2024, 10:45 pm
45 people being probed for violent crimes against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam
Dutch police say 9 people have been identified and arrested; number of suspects still expected to increase, based on analysis of security footage
By Agencies
In this image taken from video, police escort Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters to the metro station leading them to the Ajax stadium, after anti-Israel protesters marched near the stadium, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 17, 2024, 10:16 pm
Who attacked Israelis in Amsterdam? Some Dutch politicians can’t bring themselves to say
Victims, Israeli officials, some Dutch leaders blamed local Arab and Muslim gangs; others in Holland refer to ‘youths on scooters’ and ‘taxi drivers,’ highlight Israeli hooliganism
By Bart Schut
Nicolien van Vroonhoven of the NSC party arrives at the official residence of Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague, Netherlands, November 15, 2024, for crisis talks after the government's assessment that antisemitism was behind last week's violence after the soccer match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (AP Photo/Phil Nijhuis)
November 15, 2024, 10:32 pm
Dutch gov’t avoids collapse over handling of antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans
After Nora Achahbar quits in protest of ‘racist’ comments blaming Moroccan immigrants for violence against Tel Aviv fans, PM says deal reached for her party to stay in coalition
By Agencies
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addresses an emergency meeting of the Amsterdam city council days after the Dutch capital was rocked by violence against Israeli football fans in several areas of the city in Amsterdam, November 12, 2024. (Nick Gammon/AFP)
November 12, 2024, 9:16 pm
Amsterdam mayor condemns the ‘antisemitism, hooliganism’ behind attacks on Israelis
City officials say 10 Israelis were arrested ahead of Thursday’s soccer match; Dutch police warn of fresh calls for rioting after anti-Israel protesters set fire to tram car Monday
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Police officers clear people away from Dam Square during an anti-Israel protest in Amsterdam on November 10, 2024. (Robin van Lonkhuijsen / ANP / AFP via JTA)
November 12, 2024, 4:24 pm
Amsterdam Jews are reeling from ongoing attacks, fear cops can’t protect them
Organized, widespread beatings of Israeli soccer fans led to a temporary ban on protests, which anti-Israel activists are ignoring, and violence is continuing
By Shira Li Bartov and ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police officers patrol in riot gear on the streets of Amsterdam, November 11, 2024, as the city is facing tensions following widespread antisemitic violence last week. (AP Photo)
November 12, 2024, 6:50 am
‘Cancer Jews’: Several arrested after tram set ablaze in week’s second Amsterdam riot
Five more suspects in Nov. 8 attacks also arrested; Dutch PM says misbehavior by Maccabi fans doesn’t justify violent attacks: ‘Nothing excuses the deliberate hunting down of Jews’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Dutch police break up an anti-Israel demonstration held in defiance of a temporary ban on protests following antisemitic riots after an Israeli soccer team's game in Amsterdam, on November 10, 2024. (Nacho Calonge/AFPTV/AFP)
November 10, 2024, 10:35 pm
Dutch police arrest dozens who defy protest ban after antisemitic riots in Amsterdam
Hundreds rally against Israel, claim Maccabi soccer fans ‘attacked our city’; ban on demonstrations extended to Thursday, as police chief reports ongoing anti-Jewish incidents
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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