Tel Aviv, October 30, 2024 — Israeli authorities have organized special flights to retrieve Israeli soccer fans from Amsterdam after reports of antisemitic incidents following a high-stakes UEFA match. The incidents reportedly involved harassment and physical attacks against some Israeli supporters attending the game, sparking concerns over the safety of Israeli nationals in certain European cities.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy in the Netherlands coordinated the operation, stressing the need to ensure fans’ safe return. According to sources within the ministry, Israeli officials worked closely with Dutch authorities to investigate the incidents, and a formal complaint was lodged.
Officials from both countries have denounced the acts, with Israeli representatives calling on the Dutch government to enhance protective measures for visiting sports fans and to take a firm stance against antisemitism.