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. According to A., whose brother was seriously injured, a group of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters attacked Hapoel Jerusalem fans using sticks and stones. A.'s brother was struck directly in the back of the head by a large rock, causing heavy bleeding and suspected skull fractures and internal bleeding. He remains hospitalized but conscious.

A. described the incident occurring just outside the stadium parking lot, where they witnessed Maccabi fans surrounding a car and demanding deletion of a video recording. When the victim tried to escape, the attackers broke car windows and stole bags. The violence escalated quickly, with A. and his brother being assaulted. He suspects the attackers were affiliated with the organized fan group "The Fanatics." Despite police presence nearby, officers only arrived after A. carried his brother to them to summon an ambulance.

A. expressed shock at the severity of the attack, emphasizing that such an assault could be considered a terror event elsewhere. He hopes the perpetrators will be caught to prevent future deadly incidents. The Premier League has recently resumed, but this incident 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. Police arrived late, and the victim's brother calls for justice to prevent further violence.