No Israeli supporters will be allowed to attend the upcoming Europa League between AZ Alkmaar and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on October 15th

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"Information from UEFA shows that supporters from Hapoel Be'er Sheva have a medium risk profile", the municipality of Alkmaar says. "Meanwhile the match is seen as a (severely) high risk due to geopolitical context." The Alkmaar triangle (mayor, public prosecutor and police chef) has recently collected information and made a risk analysis. "Not one single risk played a decisive role", they say. "It's about the combination of the match, the stay of and movement from supporters, possible demonstrations and the societal context surrounding this match." In the declaration, the municipality of Alkmaar specifically points at the heavy riots surrounding Ajax - Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2024. "We unfortunately have to note that the tension in our society hasn't decreased the past two years. We must therefore take this warning to heart.   submitted by   /u/poklane [link]   [comments]