Factions hail crowds' response to Israeli provocations in Amsterdam
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Palestinian factions say the provocations and attacks carried out by Israeli fans in the Netherlands reflect the collective criminal and racist mindset prevalent among Zionists.
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In this image taken from video, police escort Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters to the metro station leading them to the Ajax stadium, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 (AP; InterVision)
The Palestinian Resistance Committees affirmed that the provocative actions by Israeli supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football club in Amsterdam once again expose the true nature of this racist, fascist, and terrorist Zionist entity.
In an official statement, the Resistance Committees highlighted that the clashes and the resistance displayed by citizens in the Netherlands against these Israeli fans reflect the deep-seated anger now present in the minds and hearts of people across Europe, stemming from the crimes, acts of genocide, and massacres "Israel" continues to commit against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.
The Committees underscored the critical importance of global mobilization in support of the people of Gaza and Lebanon, who are enduring relentless acts of genocide, fully documented in sound and image, amid a widespread silence and profound hypocrisy from Western governments.
People and institutions worldwide, across all regions and demographics, now face a genuine humanitarian test as they witness the atrocities of ethnic cleansing, murder, terrorism, and genocide in Gaza and Lebanon, the group indicated.
The Palestinian Resistance Committees emphasized that the time has come to end this silence and passivity, urging all to send a clear message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his extremist government: "Our people in Palestine and Lebanon are not alone."
Keeping in mind that Israeli settlers have a long history of chanting death to Arabs and have attacked them and assaulted pro-Palestine protesters multiple times, here is what actually happened in #Amsterdam. pic.twitter.com/AnZBdy3deE
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 8, 2024
Al-Mujahideen Movement
In parallel, the Mujahideen Movement declared that the provocations and attacks carried out by Israeli fans in the Netherlands reflect the collective criminal and racist mindset prevalent among Zionists.
In its statement, the Movement noted that these incidents highlight the threat Zionism poses to global stability, adding that the aggression, racism, and hostility shown toward Arabs and Muslims in Europe are part of a prolonged history of Zionist arrogance and aggression directed against Palestinian land, people, and sanctities.
The movement extended its salute to "all the free individuals, along with the Arab and Muslim masses, who stood up to Zionist savagery, rejected humiliation, and took a stand for Palestine, humanity, and dignity."
It pointed out that this stance reflects a growing global outrage against the Israeli occupation’s arrogance and ongoing crimes.
PFLP
Meanwhile, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) praised the awareness of pro-Palestine supporters in the Netherlands, emphasizing that these events reflect a growing popular rejection of the Zionist entity, which has become globally isolated.
The PFLP stressed that what unfolded in the Netherlands is a clear message indicating a surge in global solidarity with the Palestinian people and mounting anger over the complicit stance of European governments that continue to support the Israeli occupation.
The Popular Front called for the expansion of this global solidarity, the continuation of campaigns to expose Israeli falsehoods, to counter fabricated narratives, and to work toward isolating this entity and boycotting it across all political, media, cultural, and sports platforms.
Provocations by Israelis in #Amsterdam ended up prompting Netanyahu to order rescue missions for Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 8, 2024
Throughout matchday against Ajax Amsterdam, Israeli fans spent their time burning Palestinian flags and chanting against Arabs. Additionally, Israeli fans… pic.twitter.com/vOtIYbmpJ8
PIJ
Similarly, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Movement commended the Dutch crowds who stood up to the hooliganism of the Israeli fans, adding that the circulated footage reveals the culture of thuggery that characterizes Israeli settlers.
The PIJ also denounced claims of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were subjected to violence simply because they are "Israelis" as pure fabrication.
Israeli soldiers took part in Amsterdam riots
Touching on the events, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that the incident in Amsterdam began when thousands of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, including Israeli soldiers, organized provocative marches through Amsterdam, adding that the events continued into the morning.
He mentioned that they repeated offensive, provocative slogans and threatened that the Israeli military would act against the Arabs, while mocking the children of the Gaza Strip.
The Israelis also took down dozens of Palestinian flags that Dutch citizens had placed on their windows and balconies for months as a symbol of support for the Palestinians, our correspondent confirmed, noting that this was documented in videos that spread across social media, which also showed violent clashes between hundreds of Palestinian supporters of various nationalities and Israelis.
Last night, hooligans from the Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv marched through the streets of Amsterdam — ahead of the Ajax vs Maccabi match.
— Leyla Hamed (@leylahamed) November 7, 2024
They stole Palestinian flags from homes and even set a Palestinian flag on fire. A taxi driver was also reportedly attacked by the mob. pic.twitter.com/wGiwR79Nr5
He added that footage shows hundreds of Israelis fleeing, with some throwing themselves into the nearby river in central Amsterdam, fearing retaliation from pro-Palestine supporters.
Regarding the situation in Amsterdam, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that the police arrested 57 individuals, whose identities remain unknown.
He pointed out that the Dutch government bears responsibility for the events, as it banned the pro-Palestine demonstration before the match and arrested two Palestinian supporters, while simultaneously allowing the Israelis to demonstrate and engage in provocative acts, including the removal of Palestinian flags.
Israeli media reported that the number of injured Israelis is estimated to be between 10 and 20, noting that contact has been lost with seven others due to the events.
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