Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders denounced the attack on Israelis in Amsterdam on November 8, calling it “totally unacceptable”.

Wilders took to X to express his concern about the matter, as he wrote: “Looks like a Jew hunt on the streets of Amsterdam. Arrest and deport the multicultural scum who attacked Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters on our streets. I am ashamed that this can happen in The Netherlands.

Riots broke out in the Dutch capital Amsterdam on Thursday evening ahead of the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv (the Israeli football club).

Israeli fans were reportedly attacked by pro-Palestinian supporters, with several leftists injured.

After the attacks on the fans, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered rescue planes to help Maccabi Tel Aviv fans return to the country as a matter of priority. Netanyahu reportedly spoke to Israel’s embassy in Amsterdam before the decision was made on Friday (November 8) morning.

European football’s governing body UEFA has yet to speak on the issue, with action expected soon. A similar incident occurred earlier this year when Israel were to play against Scotland in the Nations League. Due to fan tension, the game was played behind closed doors to avoid any violence.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the attack on Israelis saying: “First of all, this puts us and them, the free countries and the Netherlands, at risk. This puts not only us at risk, but them as well. But first, we must face the danger to ourselves. We cannot accept this.”

On Friday, Netanyahu said the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht was being marked on the streets of Amsterdam after the overnight attacks on Israeli soccer fans.

Netanyahu visited the Foreign Ministry’s situation room to manage and monitor developments and met with officials.

(With contributions from agencies)