Israeli soccer fans came under serious attack in the Netherlands.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered emergency planes to rescue the Israeli football fans immediately.
Netanyahu requested that the Dutch government enhance security for Israelis following a violent confrontation involving Maccabi Tel Aviv FC fans and anti-Israel protesters.
20 Israelis Injured
The incident led to injuries among up to 20 Israelis, and the condition of seven others remains unknown.
El Al, Israel’s national airline, arranged emergency flights on Shabbat to evacuate Israeli nationals after the Israeli Defense Forces initially decided to rescue the fans but later withdrew the decision.
62 People Arrested
Following the violence, Dutch authorities launched an investigation and arrested 62 individuals.
There have been contradictory reports of who was responsible for the violence.
The incident comes at a time when tensions are soaring in the Middle East and has raised concerns for the safety of Jewish people around the world.
