November 8th 2024.
The recent events in Amsterdam have stirred up a lot of emotions, with former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech adding fuel to the fire. In a shocking move, Ziyech mocked the Israeli football supporters who were attacked in Amsterdam on Thursday night. These supporters were in the Dutch capital to watch their team, Maccabi Tel Aviv, play against Ajax in the Europa League match.
Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, has condemned the violence, stating that it was orchestrated by "antisemitic hit-and-run squads". She also expressed her concern over the attacks, saying that it reminded her of the pogroms from the past. The attacks have resulted in five people being treated in the hospital, and 62 arrests have been made.
Videos of the attacks have surfaced on social media, showing the brutality of the situation. In one video, a man is seen being kicked by two different people while lying motionless on the ground. In another video, a man is heard pleading for his life as the attacker shouts "free Palestine" and accuses him of wanting to "kill kids". These acts of violence have been met with outrage from the public and football community.
Ziyech, who now plays for Turkish side Galatasaray and Morocco's national team, shared a video of the attacks on his Instagram account with a caption that read, "If it's not women and children, they run away." This post sparked a response from Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Eran Zahavi, who criticized Ziyech and called for UEFA to take action against him.
Before the attacks, a pro-Palestine demonstration had been banned from taking place near the Johan Cruyff Arena due to safety concerns. This decision caused anger among the attendees, with one person stating that a video of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans removing a Palestinian flag in the city center had caused this reaction.
In a shocking turn of events, Maccabi Tel Aviv's supporters disrupted a minute's silence held in memory of the victims of the deadly floods in Valencia. Ajax fans were also unhappy with the situation, adding to the tension inside the stadium. In a phone call with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Netherlands King Willem-Alexander expressed his "deep horror and shock" over the events. He also acknowledged the failure to protect the Jewish community in the past and stated that they have failed again.
In response to the attacks, emergency measures were put in place in Amsterdam, including a ban on protesting and wearing face coverings. Israel has also sent rescue flights to bring back supporters stranded in Amsterdam. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke out against the attacks, comparing it to the Kristallnacht of 86 years ago. This refers to the violent attacks and murders carried out against Jewish people in 1938.
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