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Minister Yariv Levin Heckled at Hapoel Tel Aviv Soccer Match
Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, a devoted Hapoel Tel Aviv fan, was subjected to verbal abuse by some supporters at a recent match. Fans heckled Levin, accusing him of responsibility for deaths and calling him derogatory names.
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What happened
- 01Minister Yariv Levin was verbally abused by fans at a Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer match.
- 02Hecklers accused Levin of responsibility for "1,200 deaths" and "so many Hapoel fans."
- 03The incident occurred during Hapoel Tel Aviv's 1-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.
- 04Levin's support for the club contrasts with its historical left-wing association.
- 05Fans called Levin "a piece of shit" and told him "You're finished."
The incident highlights the political and cultural contrast between the club's left-leaning history and Levin's senior role in the right-wing Likud party. Levin had previously commented on this contrast, preferring Likud management of the country.
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