Dutch police have arrested 57 people in the centre of Amsterdam after clashes broke out, reportedly involving young locals and Israeli football supporters, the BBC reports.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned “antisemitic attacks” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said two “rescue planes” were being sent to Amsterdam after what Israel’s military described as “severe and violent incidents against Israelis”.
A police spokeswoman told Dutch media that unrest had broken out around Dam Square in the heart of the capital, but did not say who was involved.
Supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv had travelled to Amsterdam for a Europa League match against Ajax.
