According to official information, there was an attack on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Dutch police have arrested 57 people in central Amsterdam after clashes reportedly involving young locals and Israeli football fans.

Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned “anti-Semitic attacks” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said two “rescue planes” would be sent to Amsterdam after the Israeli military described “serious and violent incidents against Israelis.”

A police spokeswoman told Dutch media that riots had broken out around Dam Square in the heart of the capital, but did not name who was involved.

Supporters of the Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv traveled to Amsterdam for a European Cup game against Ajax.

Schoof said he had watched the developments with horror, adding that he had spoken to Netanyahu and emphasizing that “the perpetrators will be tracked down and prosecuted.”

Ahead of the game, there were arrests and riots involving Maccabi fans and pro-Palestinian protesters in Dam Square, and there were reports of supporters setting off fireworks and tearing down a Palestinian flag on a nearby street.

But after the game the unrest grew. Police said it was unclear who took part in the riot, telling local media that those involved were wearing dark clothing.

Several videos circulated on social media. In one, a man was seen being kicked and punched on the ground; in another, someone was run over. In some videos, people could be heard shouting pro-Palestinian slogans, although the footage was not reviewed by the BBC.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke of a “pogrom” against Maccabi fans and Israeli citizens. Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders, leader of the largest party in parliament, also spoke of a pogrom and said: “The authorities will be held responsible for their failure to protect Israeli citizens.”

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema had previously tried to prevent trouble by removing pro-Palestinian protesters from the Johan Cruyff Arena. However, according to Dutch reports, a large group tried to make their way to the stadium but was stopped by riot police.

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