Dutch Club Bars Hapoel Beer-Sheva Fans Over Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
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- Hapoel Beer-Sheva fans banned from AZ Alkmaar match on Oct. 15.
- Dutch club cites security and societal reactions for the ban.
- Previous incidents and broader Dutch-Israeli tensions noted.
- New Dutch decree restricts goods from West Bank, Golan Heights.
Hapoel Beer-Sheva supporters will be barred from attending their team's Europa League away match against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands on October 15. The Dutch club announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the municipality, police, and public prosecutor's office determined that visiting fans would not be permitted.
AZ Alkmaar cited that the match "provokes different reactions and opinions within society" and that while they respect diverse viewpoints, their responsibility is to organize the game "safely and responsibly" under UEFA and local authority guidelines. The club did not explicitly detail the specific security threats.
This ban follows a pattern of tensions involving Israeli clubs in the Netherlands. Last year, Amsterdam's municipal council declared Maccabi Tel Aviv "undesirable" in the city after violence occurred during a previous match involving the Israeli club.
Broader diplomatic tensions between the Netherlands and Israel may also be a factor. A new Dutch decree, effective September 22, prohibits the import and sale of goods from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Additionally, Israeli travelers arriving at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport have reported heightened customs checks and offensive behavior from staff.
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