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Dutch capital declared ‘high risk’ area after attack on Israeli soccer fans – POLITICO
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Dutch capital declared ‘high risk’ area after attack on Israeli soccer fans – POLITICO

Local authorities in Amsterdam issued an emergency order declaring the Dutch capital a “high-risk security zone” after Attacks on Israeli soccer fans on Thursday night.

He emergency measureswhich also cover the Amstelveen area, include allowing “preventive searches”, a ban on demonstrations and an increased police presence.

The imposition of the measures comes after supporters of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv were Attacked at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam After a Europa League match against Dutch side Ajax. The Dutch team won the match 5-0.

The emergency order, instituted on Friday, also prohibits “clothing one’s face when accompanied by possible disturbances of public order” and prescribes “additional attention and security for Jewish institutions and other vulnerable sites.”

The measures will be in effect “at least this weekend” and until further notice, according to local authorities.