Wed Nov 13 02:05:48 UTC 2024: ## Amsterdam Riot After Football Match Leaves Five Injured, 62 Arrested
**Amsterdam, Netherlands:** A riot erupted in the city center following a Europa League football match on Thursday night, leaving five people injured and 62 arrested, police reported. The incident occurred after AFC Ajax of the Netherlands secured a 5-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Investigations into the riot are ongoing. Police are looking into reports of Israeli citizens being held hostage and several missing. However, these claims haven’t been confirmed yet.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned the violence, which they attribute to antisemitic sentiments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack on Israeli citizens, demanding the Dutch government take appropriate action against the perpetrators. He has instructed officials to send two planes to Amsterdam to bring back citizens from the city.
The police are investigating the incident further.