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After Israeli fans were assaulted in Amsterdam following a soccer game, Dutch authorities reported that the attacks were fueled by social media calls to target Jewish people, leading to hospital treatment for five individuals and dozens of arrests. The violence was condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel, and across Europe, with tensions escalating ahead of the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The incidents shattered Amsterdam’s image of tolerance, prompting increased security measures at Jewish institutions and a strong response from Israeli and Dutch officials, as well as condemnation of the violence from around the world.
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