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The Dutch city authorities have banned Israeli supporters from attending an upcoming soccer match, citing concerns over public order and safety in the aftermath of 2024 attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam. Officials stated the decision was based on security considerations rather than political grounds.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry has formally demanded the decision be reversed, viewing the ban as discriminatory treatment of Israeli nationals. The move follows previous violence against Israeli fans in the Netherlands, which raised security concerns among Dutch authorities.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Israeli fans’ safety at international sporting events in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands where Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were attacked in November 2024.

Sources: Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel