Amsterdam bans demos after “antisemitic squads” attack Israeli soccer fans

AMSTERDAM, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Amsterdam banned demonstrations for three days from Friday after overnight attacks on Israeli soccer supporters by what the mayor called “antisemitic hit-and-run squads”, and Israel said it would fly many fans home.

Mayor Femke Halsema said Maccabi fans had been “attacked, abused and pelted with fireworks” around the city, and that riot police intervened to protect them and escort them to hotels. At least five people were treated in hospital.