01:09Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, claimed in an official statement on Saturday that he expects the Dutch government to impose 'severe punishment' on pro-Palestine protesters who clashed with fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam on Friday night.
"We expect arrests, we expect a severe punishment, and we expect to see from the Netherlands the disclosure of the full severity as both the minister stated to me and apologised for the events that the Netherlands is seeing," Saar remarked.
"Those who have returned to Israel and can contribute to justice, bring evidence so that those criminals can be prosecuted. The Dutch minister accepted this proposal," he added.
Tensions had been escalating for days as large numbers of Maccabi supporters arrived in the city. They gathered in Dam Square ahead of the match, waving Israeli flags and burning flares.
On Wednesday, the night before the game against Ajax, a video circulating on social media showed Maccabi Tel Aviv fans singing insulting chants against Gaza and tearing Palestinian flags from windows.
Police arrested 62 people after clashes erupted between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestine demonstrators, which left five people hospitalised, according to Dutch Police.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also commented on the incident, claiming that 'the harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked,' and sent two planes to Amsterdam to bring the Israeli fans home.
Following the violent overnight clashes the Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema banned demonstrations for three days from Friday in the capital.
Around 3,000 Israeli football fans attended their club's Europa League away game in Amsterdam.
'We expect severe punishment!' - Israeli FM demands action after Maccabi fans come under attack in Amsterdam
Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, claimed in an official statement on Saturday that he expects the Dutch government to impose 'severe punishment' on pro-Palestine protesters who clashed with fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam on Friday night.
"We expect arrests, we expect a severe punishment, and we expect to see from the Netherlands the disclosure of the full severity as both the minister stated to me and apologised for the events that the Netherlands is seeing," Saar remarked.
"Those who have returned to Israel and can contribute to justice, bring evidence so that those criminals can be prosecuted. The Dutch minister accepted this proposal," he added.
Tensions had been escalating for days as large numbers of Maccabi supporters arrived in the city. They gathered in Dam Square ahead of the match, waving Israeli flags and burning flares.
On Wednesday, the night before the game against Ajax, a video circulating on social media showed Maccabi Tel Aviv fans singing insulting chants against Gaza and tearing Palestinian flags from windows.
Police arrested 62 people after clashes erupted between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestine demonstrators, which left five people hospitalised, according to Dutch Police.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also commented on the incident, claiming that 'the harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked,' and sent two planes to Amsterdam to bring the Israeli fans home.
Following the violent overnight clashes the Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema banned demonstrations for three days from Friday in the capital.
Around 3,000 Israeli football fans attended their club's Europa League away game in Amsterdam.
Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, claimed in an official statement on Saturday that he expects the Dutch government to impose 'severe punishment' on pro-Palestine protesters who clashed with fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam on Friday night.
"We expect arrests, we expect a severe punishment, and we expect to see from the Netherlands the disclosure of the full severity as both the minister stated to me and apologised for the events that the Netherlands is seeing," Saar remarked.
"Those who have returned to Israel and can contribute to justice, bring evidence so that those criminals can be prosecuted. The Dutch minister accepted this proposal," he added.
Tensions had been escalating for days as large numbers of Maccabi supporters arrived in the city. They gathered in Dam Square ahead of the match, waving Israeli flags and burning flares.
On Wednesday, the night before the game against Ajax, a video circulating on social media showed Maccabi Tel Aviv fans singing insulting chants against Gaza and tearing Palestinian flags from windows.
Police arrested 62 people after clashes erupted between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestine demonstrators, which left five people hospitalised, according to Dutch Police.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also commented on the incident, claiming that 'the harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked,' and sent two planes to Amsterdam to bring the Israeli fans home.
Following the violent overnight clashes the Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema banned demonstrations for three days from Friday in the capital.
Around 3,000 Israeli football fans attended their club's Europa League away game in Amsterdam.