The riots, which caused an international outcry and accusations of deliberate anti-Semitic attacks, left 5 people in hospital and 20 others with minor injuries.
District Court on Tuesday imposed sentences of up to six months against five men who were involved in violence which More than 60 suspects were detained.
The court on Tuesday sentenced one man to 6 month in prison, another to 2 1/2 months, two to 1 month in jail and one to 100 hours of community service. A series of violent incidents took place between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli soccer fans around the soccer match. Some of the violence was condemned as anti-Semitic, with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offering to evacuate Maccabi supporters. The violence, which garnered headlines world-wide, damaged Amsterdam’s reputation as a beacon of tolerance and haven for persecuted religions, including Jews.
According to an investigation, the day before the game the authorities reported several incidents, including Israeli fans tearing a Palestinian from an Amsterdam building and attacking a cab. In response, taxi drivers sought to mobilize online, centering on a casino where some 400 Israeli fans were gathered. Police were mobilized to avoid a major confrontation.Six more suspects will have their trials on a later date, including three minors.
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