Atalanta Bans Palestinian Flags Ahead of Conference League Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
Atalanta is set to host Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday in the first leg of the Conference League playoff, with heightened security measures in place in Bergamo. Approximately 1,000 Israeli fans are expected to attend, prompting local authorities to prepare for a sensitive security event. According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the security protocols will be similar to those used in major European matches previously held in Bergamo.
Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters will be concentrated in an area near the stadium, different from locations used in past matches. A notable security directive prohibits the entry of Palestinian flags into the stadium, with checks at entrances aimed at preventing such flags from being brought inside.
In a related development, the organization Global Sumud Flotilla projected the slogan "Boycott Israel" onto the stadium facade in protest against Israel and the war in Gaza. The group also called on UEFA to suspend Israeli teams from European competitions. This match marks a significant event amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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