What to Know About the Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam

A soccer match between Dutch and Israeli teams in Amsterdam on Thursday night was followed by dozens of arrests, after what officials in Israel and the Netherlands described as antisemitic attacks on the fans of the Israeli team.

Tensions had mounted a day earlier when Israeli fans vandalized a taxi and burned a Palestinian flag in the city.

Many details of what happened on Thursday, including the identities and affiliations of those involved in the attacks on fans, are still unclear.

What happened in Amsterdam on Thursday night?

Dutch officials said attackers had assaulted Israelis, and the Israeli Embassy in the Netherlands said that some victims had been kicked or beaten. Five Israelis were hospitalized with injuries but were later discharged. The police said 20 to 30 people sustained light injuries.

The attacks unfolded over several hours in multiple locations, with many taking place in the hours after the game ended.