Dutch court sentences five men over violence against Maccabi fans
Briefly

The prosecutor's office stated, "It seems that the violence arose from strong pro-Palestine sentiments and dissatisfaction with the situation in Gaza, and related anger against the Israelis present." This highlights a connection between socio-political sentiments and the violent acts during the match.
The match was allowed to proceed following an assessment by the Netherlands' counterterror watchdog, which stated there was no 'concrete threat' to Israeli fans, yet authorities still banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside.
In total, the post-match violence resulted in five individuals hospitalized and 20 others suffering minor injuries. This reflects the significant impact of the confrontation beyond just those directly involved.
The court sentenced one man to six months, another to two and a half months, and two to one month in prison, indicating the severity with which the judiciary is addressing public violence.
Read at euronews
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