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VIDEO: 'Israeli' football fans attempt to burn Palestinian, Dutch flags

Published :  
09-11-2024 17:27|
Last Updated :  
09-11-2024 17:54|

At a match in Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium, Maccabi Haifa supporters attempted to burn the flags of Palestine and the Netherlands while chanting "Gaza is a cemetery."

This came after fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv caused disruptions in Amsterdam on Wednesday and Thursday, clashing with pro-Palestine supporters. Tensions escalated following a Friday night match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, resulting in injuries among Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters.


Read more: Videos show exactly what happened in Amsterdam Friday night


The violence began when Maccabi Tel Aviv fans tore down a Palestinian flag, provoking anger among local Arab taxi drivers. Videos showed 'Israeli' fans chanting anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian slogans, sparking confrontations. Dutch police intervened, arresting dozens of pro-Palestinian supporters as clashes intensified.

Following the violence, 'Israeli' authorities reported injuries and lost contact with two fans. Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched planes to evacuate the supporters, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar traveled to the Netherlands to address the situation.


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