Bnei Sakhnin Player Attacked After Match in Netanya, Police Arrest Four Suspects
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Bnei Sakhnin player Iyad Abu Abid and his pregnant wife were attacked by dozens of fans after a match in Netanya. Police arrested four suspects related to the violence and vehicle damage. Both clubs condemned the attacks, with Abu Abid emphasizing resilience despite rising hostility.
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- Bnei Sakhnin player Iyad Abu Abid and his pregnant wife were attacked after a match in Netanya.
- Dozens of fans surrounded Abu Abid's car, throwing objects and attempting to harm them.
- Police arrested four suspects, including two minors, for assault and vehicle damage.
- Minors were banned from football matches; adults faced court detention requests.
- Bnei Sakhnin reported additional attacks on player Ilai Hajaj's car and supporters' vehicles.
- Maccabi Netanya condemned the violence, distancing their fan base from the attacks.
Bnei Sakhnin player Iyad Abu Abid recounted an attack he and his pregnant wife endured after their match against Maccabi Netanya. According to Abu Abid, dozens of local fans recognized him by his team jersey, surrounded his car, threw objects, and attempted to harm both him and his wife. He described the incident as nearly catastrophic, prevented only by his quick escape. Abu Abid criticized the police for not intervening despite their presence at the scene. He later filed a police report and emphasized his focus on family recovery following the traumatic event.
The police announced the arrest of four suspects, including two minors and two adults, on suspicion of attacking players and fans and damaging vehicle windows. The minors were questioned and banned from attending football matches, while the adults were brought to court for detention extension requests. Bnei Sakhnin also reported attacks on player Ilai Hajaj's car and another vehicle carrying club supporters. The club condemned the violent incidents as severe and alarming, potentially endangering lives.
Maccabi Netanya publicly denounced the violence, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and does not represent the conduct of their loyal fan base. Abu Abid noted a recent rise in racism and attacks against Bnei Sakhnin players and fans but affirmed that these assaults will only strengthen their commitment to the club and their performance on the field.
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