Israeli soccer fans attack in Amsterdam, officials say

Dutch and Israeli officials have condemned a series of attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam overnight.

Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv were attacked in the capital as their team was in town for the Europa League match against Ajax.

The police in Amsterdam have arrested at least 57 people.

Footage circulating on social media shows a series of violent assaults on Israelis in the street, as well as people breaking into hotels apparently looking for Maccabi fans.

There had already been trouble before the match involving Maccabi fans and pro-Palestinian protesters, with reports of supporters setting off fireworks and tearing down a Palestinian flag on a nearby street.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned the “anti-Semitic attacks”, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said two “rescue planes” were sent to Amsterdam to collect affected fans.

We’ll bring you more on the fallout from the attacks here, so stay tuned.