Israel Envoy Slams Dutch Ban on Soccer Fans as 'Grave Precedent'
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tzvi Aviner Vapni, condemned the Dutch city of Alkmaar's decision to ban Hapoel Be'er Sheva soccer fans from attending a match. He called the ban a "grave precedent" and suggested a political, anti-Israel agenda motivated the decision, not just security concerns. The ambassador criticized the mayor for facilitating protests while barring fans.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tzvi Aviner Vapni, called the fan ban a "grave precedent."
- Authorities in Alkmaar, Netherlands, banned Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans from attending a soccer match.
- The ban was justified by security concerns, according to local authorities.
- Ambassador Vapni suggested a political, anti-Israel agenda influenced the decision.
- The mayor reportedly facilitated anti-Israel protests while denying entry to fans.
Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tzvi Aviner Vapni, has strongly criticized the decision by Alkmaar authorities to prohibit fans of the Hapoel Be'er Sheva soccer club from attending a match, calling it a "grave precedent." In an interview with "Haaretz," Aviner Vapni explained the events leading to the ban and its implications. He acknowledged security concerns but suggested a political motive, familiar from the Netherlands, is at play.
Aviner Vapni stated on social media that the mayor of Alkmaar refused to consider allowing even 150 Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans into the city for the game against AZ Alkmaar. He contrasted this with the mayor's willingness to facilitate anti-Israel protests. "It seems quite clear that the mayor is not really concerned with security, but with an active anti-Israel agenda, or perhaps worse. Shameful behavior," he wrote.
The local authorities denied entry to Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans for the Europa Conference League match, citing security reasons.
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