Amsterdam fears another night of unrest as it grapples with antisemitism and violence

Amsterdam police were bracing for yet another night of unrest on Tuesday as the Dutch capital grapples with antisemitic violence that started with attacks against visiting Israeli football fans last week.

The Dutch capital was put under emergency measures last Friday, following the clashes that broke out after Thursday night’s soccer match between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch side Ajax.

Most protests have been banned and police presence have been beefed up across the city, but the violence has not eased.

Amsterdam police chief Olivier Dutilh said his force was preparing for another turbulent night on Tuesday. “There are calls for similar situations in Amsterdam West this evening. It’s happening right now. There are calls: women and children stay at home. That worries us.”

Clashes erupted just after 7 p.m. on Monday in western Amsterdam, where a tram was set on fire, windows smashed and police officers pelted with stones.

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