Tram set ablaze in Amsterdam amid rising tensions following violence against Israeli football fans – reports

Tram set ablaze in Amsterdam amid rising tensions following violence against Israeli football fans – reports

A tram was set on fire in Amsterdam by a mob armed with sticks and firecrackers, further escalating tensions in the city. The incident follows days of violence against fans of an Israeli football team, the Daily Mail reported.

Footage shared online shows property damage and fireworks being set off, with reports of offensive chants. Police have not confirmed if the tram fire is connected to last week’s incidents or identified those responsible.

The atmosphere remains tense after five people were hospitalized on Thursday following clashes during an Ajax match against Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, with dozens detained. According to Amsterdam’s mayor, groups of youths pursued Israeli fans, assaulting them before fleeing to avoid police.

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