Israeli and Dutch politicians have denounced those attacks as antisemitic and recalled persecution of Jews during World War Two. Pro-Palestinian activists said the Maccabi supporters had armed themselves with sticks and rocks earlier in the day and shouted provocative anti-Arab chants.

After Israeli soccer fans were targeted last week, some Muslims worry that politicians are painting them as foreigners and threats in their own city.

In a parliamentary debate, PVV leader Geert Wilders blamed Dutch Moroccans and Muslims for violent clashes around the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax match, calling it «Jew-hunting» and advocating for severe penalties,

Geert Wilders’ fury at members of the Dutch ruling coalition following football-related violence among locals, Israelis and police in Amsterdam highlights the growing tensions among the country’s four governing parties.