Italian Police Seize 45 Kg of Fireworks from Israeli Hapoel Fans in Bergamo
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Italian special police seized 45 kilograms of pyrotechnics from two Israeli Hapoel Tel Aviv fans in Bergamo before their UEFA Conference League match against Atalanta amid heightened security and protests.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Italian special police raided an Airbnb in Bergamo and arrested two Israeli Hapoel fans.
- 45 kilograms of smoke grenades, fireworks, and pyrotechnics were confiscated.
- The raid occurred hours before Hapoel Tel Aviv's match against Atalanta on August 20, 2026.
- Hapoel fans lit flares during the game’s opening moments.
- Heavy security was deployed due to Middle East tensions and protests against Hapoel’s visit.
- The incident was reported by ecodibergamo and Israeli media Sport 5.
Ahead of a UEFA Conference League playoff match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta in Bergamo, Italy, local special police units raided an Airbnb apartment in central Bergamo where two Israeli fans were staying. The raid, conducted just hours before the game on August 20, 2026, resulted in the confiscation of 45 kilograms of smoke grenades, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices. The identities of the two Israeli supporters were confirmed by Italian authorities. The match saw Hapoel fans ignite several flares in the stands during the opening whistle. Heightened security measures were in place in Bergamo due to tensions related to the Middle East, as protests had been organized against Hapoel's visit to the city. The incident was reported by Italian media outlet ecodibergamo and covered by Israeli sports news Sport 5.
