Jerusalem Fans Assaulted After Match; One Seriously Injured by Rock to Head

Following a recent Premier League match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, violent clashes erupted in the streets, involving fans from both sides. Several Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters reportedly attacked Hapoel Jerusalem fans using sticks and stones. A brother of one injured Hapoel Jerusalem fan recounted the incident on Sport 5 Radio, describing how his sibling was struck in the head by a large rock, causing severe bleeding and suspected skull fractures. The injured fan remains hospitalized but conscious, with doctors monitoring for internal bleeding and long-term damage.

The brother detailed that the violence began as they tried to intervene when they saw Maccabi fans surrounding a car and demanding a friend delete a video recording. The situation escalated quickly, with attackers breaking car windows, stealing bags, and assaulting those nearby. The injured fan was hit first by a baton and then by the rock. The brother estimated the attackers were an organized group, possibly affiliated with the "Fanatics".

He criticized the police response, noting officers were nearby but only arrived after he carried his brother to them to request an ambulance. He expressed hope the perpetrators would be caught, warning that such violent acts could lead to fatalities if unchecked. He also remarked that in other places, such an attack would be classified as a terror incident. The Premier League has recently resumed, but this event highlights ongoing issues with fan violence in Israeli football.

Summary: After a Premier League match in Jerusalem, Hapoel Jerusalem fans were violently attacked by Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, resulting in one fan hospitalized with a serious head injury from a rock. The police response was delayed, and the victim's family calls for accountability and prevention of future violence.