Massive Brawl Erupts Between Rival Soccer Fans Ahead of Tel Aviv Derby
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Ahead of the Tel Aviv derby soccer match, a large-scale brawl broke out between fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Jaffa on October 26. The fight involved dozens of supporters throwing objects, and police arrested four individuals. Authorities condemned the violence and pledged to pursue those who disturb public order.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Dozens of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv fans fought in Jaffa before the Toto Cup final.
- The mass altercation involved supporters throwing objects near Bloomfield Stadium.
- Four suspects were arrested by the Israel Police following the brawl.
- Police condemned the violence and vowed to act against those disrupting public order.
Dozens of fans from rival soccer clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv clashed violently in the streets of Jaffa on October 26, shortly before the highly anticipated Tel Aviv derby, which is the Toto Cup final. Disturbing footage captured the brawl, showing supporters in yellow and red jerseys fighting and throwing objects at each other near Bloomfield Stadium. The Israel Police reported that four suspects involved in the mass altercation were arrested and taken for questioning at the Ayalon station in Jaffa. A police statement emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards violence, especially that stemming from sports rivalries, and vowed to continue acting decisively against anyone disrupting public order or endangering public safety.
