In early November, Amsterdam was abruptly thrust into a nightmare. Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv were attacked by youths on motorcycles following their match against Ajax. Just hours earlier, these fans had held a pro-Israel demonstration at Dam Square, tearing Palestinian flags from storefronts. What began as a peaceful protest quickly spiraled into violence, making headlines in international media. Several areas in Amsterdam were designated as high-risk zones, prompting the city council to ban further protests at Dam Square. As tensions escalated, numerous demonstrators were arrested, and one suffered severe head injuries. It was a chaotic and violent week — an unforgettable and devastating chapter that unfolded from the very first moment