Beitar Jerusalem Fans Open Special Command Center in Vienna Amid Antisemitism Concerns

Ahead of Beitar Jerusalem's Europa Conference League match against Austria Vienna on Thursday at 21:30, the "Hod VeHadar" association of Beitar Jerusalem fans has established a special command center in Vienna to support Israeli and Jewish fans amid fears of antisemitic incidents. This move follows concerns raised by the disappearance of an Israeli mother and daughter in the city.

The association has coordinated closely with the Vienna police and the Jewish community's security officials to ensure fans' safety. The command center will serve as a point of contact for fans in case of antisemitic events, emergencies, or other unusual situations. The police have been fully briefed on the expected arrival of fans, including those traveling via Bratislava and Budapest, to facilitate proper security arrangements.

The Jewish community in Vienna, which operates its own security alongside local police, has also made its personnel available to assist fans if needed. The association emphasized that in emergencies, contacting the police should be the first step.

Representatives Udi Tziyat Bar Levi and Yaakov Sela from Hod VeHadar stated, "Thousands of Beitar fans are coming to Vienna to support the team, and in the current reality, it is important that every fan knows there is a support address. We have established the command center, maintain direct contact with the police and community security, and will assist fans throughout their stay. We urge everyone to remain vigilant, avoid confrontations, and immediately report any unusual incidents to security forces. We came to cheer for Beitar and return home safely with a victory."

Emergency contact numbers were also provided: Austrian police at 133, antisemitism hotline at +43-66488934555, and an additional number at +43-1725756110.