GAZA, (PIC)
Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said Friday that unrest in Amsterdam, following a European League match, reflects the spontaneous repercussions of Israel’s continued “massacres” in Gaza, with no international intervention to stop them.
Abu Zuhri said in press statements that “the events in Amsterdam confirm that the ongoing genocide in Gaza, broadcast live without international action to halt it and hold those responsible accountable, can lead to such spontaneous reactions.”
He added, “Ending the genocide in Gaza is fundamental to respecting and protecting human rights, ensuring regional and global peace and security.”
Dutch police arrested 62 people following disturbances and riots in Amsterdam, sparked by anti-Arab chants from Maccabi Tel Aviv fans during their late Thursday game against Ajax.
Following Ajax’s 5-0 victory, tensions remained high, with Maccabi Tel Aviv fans chanting insults about Palestinians and Arabs, as well as acts of vandalism, including the removal of Palestinian flags from Amsterdam.
Videos posted on social media showed Israeli fans yelling anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian obscenities.
Israel has continued a devastating offensive on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. The onslaught has killed over 43,500 victims and rendered the enclave almost uninhabitable.
