Summary
A soccer match in Tel Aviv between Hapoel and Maccabi was stopped after fans threw flares and smoke grenades onto the field, causing injuries. The incident resulted in 42 injuries and several arrests, and the match was canceled for safety reasons. Tensions around Israeli soccer matches are escalating, with other recent incidents also causing security concerns.
Key Facts
- The soccer match was between city rivals Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Fans threw flares and smoke grenades, leading to 42 injuries, including 5 police officers.
- Authorities arrested dozens of people, and 11 were brought to court.
- The game was canceled for safety reasons due to fan disruption.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv blamed flares from opposing fans for the cancellation.
- Hapoel called the game cancellation "outrageous" and said police actions caused most injuries.
- Recent incidents include bans on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans traveling to the U.K. for security reasons.
- There have been previous instances of violence and security issues involving Israeli soccer teams in international matches.
