Dutch Mayor Cites High Risk in Banning Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fans
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- Mayor confirmed the ban on Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans entering Alkmaar.
- Authorities cited high-risk security threats and inability to guarantee fan safety.
- Intelligence from Amsterdam warned of severe security concerns.
- The decision aims to prevent violence and learn from past European incidents.
- Israeli fans will be unable to support their team in the stands.
The mayor of Alkmaar has stated that local authorities cannot guarantee the safety of Israeli football fans attending a match, standing by the decision to ban their entry. She explained that the event was classified as high-risk due to threats of violence and confrontations. This decision was influenced by intelligence from police, prosecution, and city officials in Amsterdam, who warned that security threats surrounding the Israeli team's arrival were more severe than those preceding previous disturbances against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in the city. The mayor emphasized that the Dutch authorities must learn from past incidents in Europe where charged encounters led to violence. She asserted that local leadership is directly responsible for the well-being of the city's residents, leading to the decision to prevent Israeli fans from attending and supporting their team, leaving the Israeli club without its supporters in the stands.
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