Tel-Aviv Local Rivalry Postponed After Major Disturbances
The sports venue in Tel Aviv was filled with haze prior to the planned start
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The Israeli Premier League derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was abandoned before the start on Sunday, after what authorities characterized as "crowd trouble and major clashes".
"Dozens of smoke grenades and fireworks were set off," law enforcement stated on social media, noting "this is not a match, it constitutes chaos and significant aggression".
Twelve people and multiple police personnel were harmed, authorities reported, while multiple persons were arrested and numerous others questioned by police.
The unrest come just a short time after representatives in the Britain said that supporters of the team should not be allowed to attend the international tournament match at Aston Villa in England the following month because of security issues.
The local club censured the match postponement, claiming authorities of "getting ready for a war, rather than a game", particularly during discussions in the preparation to the much-expected encounter.
"The disturbing events outside the venue and following the reckless and scandalous judgment to cancel the match only show that the law enforcement has seized authority in the game," Hapoel Tel Aviv announced publicly.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has not yet commented, merely stating the match was cancelled.
The decision by Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group to prohibit club followers from the English fixture on November 6 has triggered widespread criticism.
The UK government has later announced it is working to overturn the prohibition and considering what extra measures might be required to ensure the match can be held without incident.
The English club notified their matchday stewards that they did not have to work at the match, explaining they understood that some "could be worried".
On earlier in the week, law enforcement confirmed it endorsed the prohibition and designated the match as "concerning" according to reports and earlier occurrences.
That encompassed "serious fights and hate-crime offences" between the Dutch team and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ahead of a match in the Dutch capital in the previous year, when numerous persons were arrested.
There have been rallies at multiple sporting events concerning the conflict in Gaza, for instance when Israel faced Norway and Italy in recent international matches.
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PublishedAugust 16
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