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Belgian Mayor Cites Safety Concerns in Blocking Israeli Soccer Match
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The mayor of Leuven, Belgium, has blocked Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Europa League match against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, citing public safety concerns related to the Israeli team. The decision follows a pattern of the mayor refusing matches involving Israeli teams, and comes as Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces potential protests in another upcoming European match.
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- Belgian city Leuven cancels Hapoel Be'er Sheva soccer match over safety fears.
- Mayor cites consistent position against hosting Israeli teams.
- Belgian club seeking solutions to the cancellation.
- Concerns also raised for another Hapoel Be'er Sheva match in the Netherlands.
- Pro-Palestinian groups oppose Israeli team's travel to the Netherlands.
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