Dark Day: Anti-Semitic Attacks Shock Amsterdam

Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, expressed deep shame following the attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans by anti-Semitic groups. Ten individuals are in custody, though some perpetrators escaped. The incidents have cast a shadow over the city, prompting heightened police vigilance and condemnation from local authorities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Amsterdam | Updated: 08-11-2024 17:37 IST | Created: 08-11-2024 17:37 IST
Dark Day: Anti-Semitic Attacks Shock Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is reeling from a series of anti-Semitic attacks targeting Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans, resulting in ten arrests.

Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the attacks as 'anti-semitic hit-and-run squads,' expressing embarrassment for the city during a news conference.

Despite the strong police presence, some attackers managed to evade capture, necessitating increased security measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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