Hapoel Jerusalem Demands Police Action After Fans Attacked Following Maccabi Tel Aviv Defeat

Following a 5-2 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday night, Hapoel Jerusalem fans were attacked by a small group of Maccabi supporters. The violence included spraying and assaulting vehicles belonging to Hapoel fans. The club issued a statement condemning the incidents, describing the scenes as "old and terrible" and detailing that fans were assaulted with tear gas, beaten, robbed, and required medical treatment after the match.

Hapoel Jerusalem shared that they received evidence including photos and videos identifying some of the attackers and called on the police to take action against the rioters. The club expressed confidence that Maccabi Tel Aviv would distance itself from the offenders within its fan base, questioning the value of football if such violence persists.

An eyewitness recounted to Sport 5 that he and three friends were attacked in their car, which was sprayed, and that at least two others were hospitalized. He himself was punched in the eye but did not sustain serious injuries. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fan violence in Israeli football and the need for stronger law enforcement responses.