Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam after Europa League match
Amsterdam: Hundreds of Israeli soccer fans were reportedly attacked on Thursday night in Amsterdam following the Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch club AFC Ajax.
According to reports, the assailants were carrying Palestinian flags and chanting 'Free Palestine'. They were allegedly forcing the Israeli fans to chant the same.
The Dutch police stated on Friday that 57 arrests were made in connection with the unrest. However, the authorities did not mention whether the attacks were driven by antisemitism, nor did they specify if the victims were deliberately targeted.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been informed of the details of "a very violent incident" targeting Israeli citizens in Amsterdam, his office said on Friday. He directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to assist citizens there.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reported that Israeli fans tore down Palestinian flags and directed offensive chants at Palestine supporters.
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T''gana govt accorded top priority to Muslim welfare, development : CM Reddy
Hyderabad (PTI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said the Congress government has accorded top priority to the welfare and development of the Muslim community in the state.
Speaking at the 'Iftar' event hosted by the state government here, he observed that Ramzan is the holy month of spiritual purification.
"We must foster brotherhood and live together in communal harmony," Reddy said while cautioning that some political forces are attempting to create communal tension by dividing people in the country.
"This government is yours. I am your brother. All must stand unitedly to take Telangana and the country forward. Your prayers are very important for the government. Some people try to create divisions amongst us and we should not fall into it," he said.
He highlighted substantial allocation of funds to the Muslim minorities in every government initiative.
Telangana ministers including Mohammad Azharuddin, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi were among those who were present on the occasion.
