Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Receive Tight Security in Polish Conference League Match
Hapoel Tel Aviv's supporters are under heavy security protection during their away match against Polish club Katowice in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The second leg took place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following Hapoel's 2-0 victory in the first leg held in Hungary. Approximately 500 Hapoel fans traveled to Poland, the full allocation given to the Israeli team. To prevent clashes and violence with the local ultras, who have a history of criminal incidents and hostility toward Israelis, the visiting fans were escorted in metal cages surrounded by protective fencing. Video footage shared with Sport 5 shows the fans walking inside these secured enclosures to avoid projectiles and confrontations. The stringent security measures reflect concerns over the local crowd's problematic background and aim to ensure the safety of the Israeli supporters during the match.
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