Amsterdam Police Say 5 Hospitalized, 62 Detained After Attacks On Israeli Football Fans

Amsterdam police said Friday that five people were hospitalised and 62 arrested after authorities said anti-semitic rioters attacked Israeli supporters following a soccer match.

The police said in a post on X that they have started a major investigation into multiple violent incidents. The post did 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.”