Victims who suffered anxiety and other psychological impacts from the Amsterdam riots last November, which saw Maccabi Tel Aviv fans hunted down in the streets, received financial compensation for their suffering, law firm Dr. Gideon Fischer & Co. has announced.
The compensation, ranging from several thousand euros, was paid through the Dutch Victim Compensation Fund for Criminal Offenses.
The process was managed in collaboration with a Dutch law firm leading the initiative in the Netherlands. The Dutch Victim Compensation Fund operates on a structured scale, with compensation amounts ranging from €1,000 to €35,000, depending on the severity of the harm suffered.
In cases of multiple injuries or a combination of physical and psychological harm, victims may be classified in a higher category.
The Fischer law firm continues to represent the victims, ensuring they have access to the full range of compensation and legal options available to them: “Justice must be done. We cannot remain silent about the assault on football fans solely because of their origin.”
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The riots occurred on November 8, 2024, following the Europa League match in which Ajax hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Fans, many wearing Maccabi’s yellow team color, were attacked in several locations throughout the city in what appeared to be a coordinated ambush.
Masked individuals, some holding Palestinian flags, were seen kicking and punching Israelis in videos that circulated on social media.
One fan described the situation: “Dozens attacked us; it looked planned.” Other footage showed masked rioters attempting to break into hotels where they believed Israeli fans were staying. The attack shocked not only Israel but the entire world.
It is important to note that additional victims who have not yet submitted claims to the compensation fund can still join the process.