Israeli Prime Minister's Office

A violent mob attack in Amsterdam on Wednesday night left at least 10 Israeli football fans injured, prompting Dutch authorities to advise Israeli nationals in the city to remain in their hotels. Masked attackers, some waving Palestinian flags, were captured in videos on social media as they kicked and punched Israelis while shouting "Free Palestine."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to prepare a strategy for evacuating the population from Rafah, his office announced on Friday, ahead of a planned ground offensive in the area, CNN reports.

The European Union, Israel and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding for the export of gas from the Jewish state through the Arab Republic to Europe, Al Jazeera reported, quoted by BGNES.

According to the document, the agreement is for three years with an automatic extension for another two years.

Once again, uncertainty has prevailed after optimism regarding reconciliation talks between Israel and Turkey, with ?brahim Kal?n, the spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, saying on April 12 that the parties "are not yet at the stage of drafting and sealing an agreement."