Leaders of Israel and the Netherlands are condemning what they call antisemitic attacks on fans of soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv before and after a Europa League soccer match between their team and Aja

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israelis citizens, his office said on Friday, after attacks linked to a football game were reported.

Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv clashed with apparent pro-Palestinian protesters before and after a Europa League soccer match between their team and Ajax outside the Dutch team's home stadium in Amsterdam on Thursday night,