The assault on fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam has raised concerns about the safety of Israeli sports teams and fans traveling abroad. Israeli soccer has already faced complications due to the war with Hamas in Gaza, including being unable to host international games. Supporters of the Palestinian campaign to ban Israel from international competition have drawn comparisons between Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Israel's war in Gaza. Israeli teams have been playing their home games in Hungary, Serbia, and Cyprus, and there have been incidents of threats, jeers, and protests against Israeli athletes at sports events throughout Europe. The Palestinian soccer federation has repeatedly called for Israel to be suspended from international competitions, citing human rights violations and discrimination.