The United States Mission to the Netherlands is carefully monitoring protests and attacks against Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv football club supporters in the city of Amsterdam on and around November 7, 2024.  These attacks resulted in multiple serious injuries.  Amsterdam city authorities have designated the municipalities of Amsterdam and Amstelveen as security risk areas and deployed additional police presence throughout the city. All U.S. citizens are advised to exercise caution and to avoid protests or large gatherings that may be encountered.

Additional Actions You Can Take Include: 

• Exercise caution in Amsterdam and Amstelveen. 

• Monitor local media for updates. 

• Review your personal security plans. 

• Avoid crowds and demonstrations. 

• Keep a low profile. 

• Be aware of your surroundings. 

• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. 

• Heed instructions and view updates from Dutch police and government authorities:  https://www.politie.nl/

Assistance: 

• U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam  
  +(31) (0) 70 310 2209  
  ACSAmsterdam@state.gov  
  https://nl.usembassy.gov/ 

• State Department – Consular Affairs  
  +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444  

• Netherlands Country Information 

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