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Polish Ultras Group Sparks Outrage with Anti-Israel Video Ahead of Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
Polish football ultras group GKS Katowice released a controversial video denying Israel's existence ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Hapoel Tel Aviv, sparking widespread condemnation. The video shows a classroom scene where a student dismisses Israel as a country, reflecting recent antisemitic sentiments online. The first match is set for August 6, 2026.
- 01GKS Katowice ultras released a promo video denying Israel's existence before UEFA match.
- 02Video shows a classroom scene with censored mention of Israel and dismissive student response.
- 03The incident follows recent antisemitic and anti-Israel social media posts.
- 04The matches against Hapoel Tel Aviv are part of UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
- 05The first leg is scheduled for August 6, 2026, in Poland.
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