Israel’s national airline said on Friday it received rabbinic permission to fly during the Sabbath to evacuate Israelis Amsterdam.
The evacuation comes after rioters attacked Israelis in the Dutch capital for a soccer match.
“In light of the difficult and unusual events in Amsterdam, all of El Al’s people were mobilized to issue free rescue flights that would operate during Shabbat. We are proud to be an anchor for the Israelis even in difficult times,” ‘El Al CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia said.
Video circulating on social media showed rioters carrying Palestinian flags and shouting “Free Palestine” attacked Isaeli soccer fans, who traveled to Amsterdam, where Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax. Ten Israelis were injured and the Foreign Minsistry said three remain unaccounted for.
