Israel's Foreign Ministry Works to Allow Fans to Attend European Soccer Match
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel's Foreign Ministry is intervening to allow Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans to attend their Europa League match in Alkmaar, Netherlands, after the Dutch club initially banned them. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has contacted Dutch officials to ensure fan entry and safety. The ban was reportedly due to fears of potential disturbances, referencing past incidents. Efforts are ongoing to resolve the situation before the game.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Foreign Ministry is working to allow Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans entry to a match in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
- The Dutch club Alkmaar initially banned Israeli fans from attending the Europa League game.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has contacted his Dutch counterpart and local authorities regarding the ban.
- Security concerns and fears of disturbances were cited as reasons for the initial prohibition.
- The Israeli Embassy in The Hague is also involved in discussions with Dutch police and officials.
Israel's Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Embassy in The Hague are actively working to enable fans of the Hapoel Be'er Sheva soccer club to attend their team's upcoming Europa League match in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The Dutch club had previously announced a ban on Israeli fans attending the game, citing security concerns. Dutch authorities reportedly refused entry to Israeli fans, fearing that their presence could lead to disturbances, similar to incidents that occurred two years prior in Amsterdam during a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has engaged with his Dutch counterpart and initiated discussions with the Dutch Foreign Ministry and the Alkmaar municipality. These efforts aim to secure permission for Hapoel Be'er Sheva supporters to attend the match and ensure their safety within and around the stadium. The Israeli Embassy in The Hague has also been in close contact with local police and representatives from Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the Israeli Football Association.
The Foreign Ministry stated that it, along with the minister and the embassy, will continue to liaise with the Dutch government and the mayor of Alkmaar to facilitate the fans' attendance and guarantee their security.
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