Amsterdam rioters targeted Israeli fans in 'explosion of antisemitism', mayor says

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Femke Halsema condemns a night of violence following a Europa League football match.

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Amsterdam violence an 'explosion' of anti-Semitism, says city's mayor

Violence that erupted overnight in Amsterdam following a Europa League football match between host team Ajax and Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv represents an "explosion" of anti-Semitism that has "not been seen in a long time," says the city's mayor Femke Halsema.

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Amsterdam

Capital and most populous city of the Netherlands

VIDEO| Hamas-Like Attack in Amsterdam? Israeli Jews ‘Ambushed’; Hit, Kicked by Mob in Brutal Attack 04:16

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Jews in Amsterdam Brutally Attacked by Mob: Netanyahu Sends Planes to Rescue Israelis, Many Dead 03:26

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Israel deploys rescue planes to Amsterdam after violent attacks on football fans 01:36

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Israel

Country in West Asia

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Femke Halsema

Dutch politician and filmmaker

UEFA Europa League

Annual association football competition in Europe

Amad motivated by stint as sub, says Van Nistelrooy

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy thinks an extended stint on the bench acted as motivation for Manchester United's two-goal Europa League hero Amad Diallo.

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