Israel Demands Dutch Allow Fans for Hapoel Be'er Sheva Europa League Match
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's Foreign Ministry is demanding that Dutch authorities allow fans of Hapoel Be'er Sheva to attend a Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. The Dutch ban, citing security concerns, has prompted diplomatic discussions between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen. Israeli officials are negotiating with the municipality of Alkmaar to ensure fan safety and reverse the prohibition, which is reportedly due to fears of protests and past incidents.
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- Israel's Foreign Ministry is demanding Dutch authorities allow fans for Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Europa League match.
- Dutch authorities banned Israeli fans citing security concerns for the Thursday match against AZ Alkmaar.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar discussed the ban with his Dutch counterpart Tom Berendsen.
- Alkmaar officials classified the game as high-risk due to potential protests and past incidents.
- Israel is negotiating to ensure fan safety and reverse the attendance prohibition.
Israel's Foreign Ministry is actively seeking the reversal of a decision by Dutch authorities that prohibits Israeli fans from attending a Europa League match between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. The game is scheduled for Thursday. The ban was justified on security grounds.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has discussed the issue with his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen. Israel's diplomatic mission in the Netherlands, including its embassy in The Hague and the Foreign Ministry, has engaged with Dutch officials and the municipality of Alkmaar. They are demanding that fans be permitted to attend and that their safety be guaranteed both inside and around the stadium.
According to media reports, Alkmaar authorities have classified the match as high-risk, anticipating potential demonstrations and clashes between Israeli supporters and protesters. This decision reportedly took into account previous incidents, such as attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam in November 2024 following a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Israeli diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with continued negotiations aimed at lifting the ban and ensuring the security of Israeli fans.
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